World Turtle News
World Turtle News, 4/29/2021
Environmental DNA – how a tool used to detect endangered wildlife ended up helping fight the COVID-19 pandemic
Enviromental DNA, or eDNA, is a powerful tool that uses trace amounts of DNA shed by animals through various ways, to detect if an animal has been in …
Turtley Devoted
Turtley Devoted, Episode 18
At their house, every day is National Pet Day. Join Shannon and Anthony as they bicker even more than usual, particularly about how they choose to raise their kids – Shannon likes to instill healthy fear and dislike of certain “taxa,” while Anthony uses any …
World Turtle News
World Turtle News, 04/10/2021
Lemurs and giant tortoises among species at risk if global warming reaches 3°C
More than 200 studies looked at the impacts of climate change on terrestrial ecosystems, whereas just over 30 looked at marine ecosystems. Only 14 studies looked at freshwater species – considered to be …
World Turtle News
World Turtle News, 4/8/2021
A Large Galápagos Tortoise Seizure Raises Red Flags
A seizure of 185 Galapagos Tortoises at Galapagos Ecological Airport, is raising bigger concerns over illegal trade in the tortoises. The number of animals seized is troubling because it may point to a large more sophisticated illegal trade …
The Pondcast, Videos
The Pondcast, Episode 76: The Next Generation
A torch bearer for a younger generation, Jordan Donini is a turtle academic who is taking the world by storm. His work on reproductive biology in chelonians and tireless work in the field in South Florida make him a must follow on social media. The …
Turtley Devoted
Turtley Devoted, Episode 17
Anthony and Shannon discuss a few updates in their world of turtles, and almost make it through an episode without Shannon needing a bathroom break. They also discuss a prominent news story that has been rocking the turtle world – but that’s not enough to …
The Pondcast, Videos
The Pondcast, Episode 75: Turtles and Trash
This month, we are joined by Tyler Brooks. Tyler is a husband, father of two daughters, founding member of the Kinixys Working Group and the owner/operator of a solid waste disposal facility. In addition to what is sure to be an enjoyable conversation centered around …
Kudos to
Kudos to Debbie Moser-Sulkowski
An adage that I have come to appreciate is that it takes a village to raise a child. This village consists of those such as your immediate/extended family, friends, and teachers. Yet every now and then, a person apart from this village is brought into …
Turtley Devoted
Turtley Devoted, Episode 16
In this one, Shannon flies solo again, this time with our good friend Casey Leone. In addition to running the Terrapin Conservation Initiative, Casey is a busy mother of two young daughters and wife to America’s turtle heart-throb, Chris Leone. Check her out on Instagram …