Turtle soup is eaten throughout the world, not just in China. It is particularly popular in the southern states of the USA. But while the international community shows concern over large mammals like the Sumatran tiger and giant panda, many reptiles are being hunted to extinction. Environmentalists say it is urgent to change people's mindset to make them realize that turtles are not just pets or food, but also friends. [Discover.news.163.com]