Highlight:
- The world’s most expensive tortoise is priced at Rs 7.2 crore
- This is a rare tortoise called Einkonoka
- There are less than 400 turtles in the world
Three to four months ago, tortoises similar to gold tortoises were discovered in India. These were rare turtles with a full yellow body but the turtles, which are valued at over Rs 1 crore in the international market, are brown in color with a golden design. Ordinary turtles cost between Rs 6,0000 and Rs 72,000.
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There are also rare species of turtles that can cost as much as $ 1 million per tortoise. They are priced at around Rs 7.2 crore. These are rare turtles of the genus Einkonoka.
There is a reason why these are so expensive. These are endangered turtles.
They are critically endangered due to poaching. It is from Madagascar, an East African country. Also known as the Madagascar tortoise. There are less than 400 turtles in the world. They are hunted by pet sellers. The global pet care market is expected to reach $ 232.2 billion by 2020. It is expected to grow by 6.1 per cent in the coming years.
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