"We have a breeding program that would result in oysters that have a higher meat yield in it during the summer time."
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And even here in this captive breedingprogram, an invasive insect has meant that in the past two years, only one baby tortoise, named Genesis, has hatched successfully.
One part of the program gives guinea pigs, a staple and traditional protein source in Peru, to families for breeding so they can feed themselves and sell them to earn income.