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Taking of individuals from the wild

Despite the taking of individuals being strictly prohibited by current legislation, it is still a frequent occurrence, whether it be occasional individuals or for commercial purposes.

It usually affects adults; this has a direct effect on the demographic potential of this long-lived species with a late sexual maturity. This threat has become all the greater since the commercialisation of tortoises born and bred in captivity was authorised.