The Pondcast, Episode 12
Escape to Africa
John Weir, Anthony Pierlioni and Steve Enders
with special guest Kévin Labille
John and Tony bring you the The Pondcast, Episode 12: Escape to Africa. An audio-only version is also available for download. Visit ThePondcast.com to learn more about the show.
Some of the topics mentioned on the show:
Africa
Pelusios seychellensis apparently never existed
Cyclanorbis elegans (Nubian Flapshell Turtle) is nearly extinct, but almost noone seems to notice
Pelomedusa being split into 10 species from 1
Lack of interest in Africa
The work now being done by Tomas Diagne and the African Chelonian Institute (ACI). Stay tuned for increased collaboration between the ACI and tTR.
News Items
The Lonesome George Exhibit: Article 1 | Article 2
Butt-Breathing Turtle is Now Critically Endangered
Red-Footed Tortoise Cognition
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