Geo INFO: Cruel and Bizarre Live Fish and Turtle Key Chains

Seriously WHY?!

 This is a GENIUS IDEA that could only come from one part of the world. Chinese vendors are selling live fish and turtles in a sealed baggy as key chains. 

 Filled with colored water, each 7-centimeter long key ring encapsulated either one Brazil turtle or two small kingfish, and is filled with “nutrient rich” water, by which vendors claim allow the animals to live for several months. Unfortunately, after your few months are up, you have a carcass key chain. 

 These adorable little gifts, which are typically sold at subway and train stations, are protected by law and, according to said law, are not considered animal abuse.

Mary Peng, the co-founder of the International Center for Veterinary Services, says that the animals will run out of oxygen and therefore probably die before the so-called nutrients in the water run out.

Animal protection groups are advocating an immediate ban, calling the item an example of “pure animal abuse.”

What do you think CRUEL or Christmas stocking stuffer?