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Episode Synopsis
Turtles have a relaxed reputation, but in reality they're quick-moving and aggressive, and are wreaking havoc on our native wildlifeBreeds including red-eared sliders, cumberlands and snake-necks are becoming New Zealand's worst pests at a turtle's pace - which, as it turns out, is pretty fastGuests:Imogen Bassett - Auckland Council Head of Natural Environment Specialist ServicesDonna Moot - Turtle Rescue founderLearn more:More on the influx of turtles in the South IslandWhy Auckland introduced the ban on the sale of certain turtle breedsFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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