# Iowa man charged over capture of rare Alabama turtle 2026-08-14T09:05:22+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet An Iowa man, Aiden Throndson, was arrested on August 8 near Highway 278 in Winston County, Alabama, and now faces 124 charges linked to the alleged capture and sale of protected species. Court records show 20 counts specifically related to the flattened musk turtle, a critically endangered species native only to Alabama. The remaining 104 charges involve other protected wildlife. The flattened musk turtle (Sternotherus depressus) is listed as critically endangered by the US Fish and Wildlife Service, with its entire natural range confined to Alabama. The case highlights how the removal of even a few individuals can threaten a species with such a restricted habitat. Throndson's bond was set at $100,000 cash plus $5,200 good bond, according to reports from WBRC. His lawyer declined to comment. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: Alabama, conservation, endangered species, legal charges, US, wildlife crime Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/iowa-man-charged-over-capture-of-rare-alabama-turtle/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/iowa-man-charged-over-capture-of-rare-alabama-turtle/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.