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http://dx.doi.org/10.17820/eri.2020.7.4.388

Breeding Status and Management System Improvement of Pseudemys concinna and Mauremys sinensis Designated as Invasive Alien Turtles in South Korea  

Kim, Philjae (Invasive Alien Species Research Team, Division of Ecological Threat Management, National Institute of Ecology)
Yeun, Sujung (Invasive Alien Species Research Team, Division of Ecological Threat Management, National Institute of Ecology)
An, Hyeonju (Invasive Alien Species Research Team, Division of Ecological Threat Management, National Institute of Ecology)
Kim, Su Hwan (Invasive Alien Species Research Team, Division of Ecological Threat Management, National Institute of Ecology)
Lee, Hyohyemi (Invasive Alien Species Research Team, Division of Ecological Threat Management, National Institute of Ecology)
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Ecology and Resilient Infrastructure / v.7, no.4, 2020 , pp. 388-395 More about this Journal
Abstract
Exotic species have been imported for economic purposes, but more recently, an increasing number of animals are imported as pets. With the increasing popularity of two species of turtles, Mauremys sinensis and Pseudemys concinna, the number of pet turtle owners has gradually increased since 2014. The number of turtles increased by 180 in 2017 and 281 in 2019. However, these turtle species have been abandoned to nature, owing to their long lifespans and the changes in conditions of pet owners. The two turtle species have been designated as invasive alien species (AIS) in Korea considering their ecological risks, and the Biological Diversity Act prohibits their release. The owners of Mauremys sinensis and Pseudemys concinna are required to submit the "Application for Approval of Breeding and Grace for AIS" document. In this study, the breeding conditions for the two turtle species were investigated by analyzing the information in the submitted applications for six months (e.g., the suitability of breeding facilities, number of turtles, breeding period, type of pet adoption, and local district of pet owner). A total of 614 cases were analyzed. Because only 58% of breeders provided suitable breeding conditions, breeding information and responsible pet ownership training should be offered to prevent abandonment in natural ecosystems. In addition, continuous monitoring is necessary to prepare for potential problems caused by the lack of information in many applications and the one-off licensing policy.
Keywords
Application for approval and grace of breeding; Biological Diversity Act; Invasive alien species; Mauremys sinensis; Pseudemys concinna;
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