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Hundreds of endangered Indian Star and plowshare tortoises were found in suitcases at Kuala Lumpur Airport in Malaysia. The tortoises are popular as exotic pets and this haul was valued at $277,000. --------------------------------------------------Follow BI Video on Twitter: http://bit.ly/1oS68ZsFollow BI on Facebook: http://bit.ly/1W9Lk0nRead more: http://www.businessinsider.com/--------------------------------------------------Business Insider is the fastest growing business news site in the US. Our mission: to tell you all you need to know about the big world around you. The BI Video team focuses on technology, strategy and science with an emphasis on unique storytelling and data that appeals to the next generation of leaders – the digital generation.

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Business Insider Tortoise Turtles Smuggling Malaysia Kuala Lumpur Airport Indian Star tortoise plowshare tortoise Exotic pets Animals Pets