Turtle races where entertainment is prioritized over animal welfare lead to neglect and abuse
Turtle race conditions cause disease and risk spreading it back to wild populations
Relocating highly territorial turtles into new areas results in devastating mortality
Turtles can overheat when raced across hot pavement or when left in the sun
Turtle populations quickly hit the tipping point toward decline when overcollected
Turtle races have been caught repeatedly using endangered and protected turtle species
