Sea Turtle Gets a 3D printed Titanium Jaw
A Turkish turtle had significantly got damaged to its upper and lower jaws. It was brought recently to the Sea Turtle Research, Rescue, and Rehabilitation Center at Pamukkale University. The damage was so terrible that the turtle was unable to feed on its own. Something had to be done ! The solution was found in a 3D printer. A 3D printed titanium jaw was one of the best idea that came up at the center. Even though the recovery process will take some time, the turtle is in good shape. The operation was a success and the implant was not rejected.
Endangered Species Day
Started in 2006 by the United States Congress, Endangered Species Day is a celebration of wildlife and wild places. Every year on the 3rd Friday in May, zoos, aquariums, parks, botanic gardens, wildlife refuges, museums, schools, community centers, conservation group, and other organizations hold special events and more to celebrate Endangered Species Day. Today, theTurtleRoom will be sharing a series of images on our Facebook page of species which our staff keep that are rated Vulnerable, Endangered, or Critically Endangered by the IUCN Redlist. We hope you enjoy our campaign of endangered chelonian species on Endangered Species Day and celebrate with us by posting your pictures of endangered species on our timeline! — Steve Enders, Founder/Director
Turtle News From Around the World
Conservation
The Western Painted Turtle under the spotlight at Elizabeth Lake for education purposes.
YappoPalooza festival is starting soon, join to help Sea Turtle Inc.
Ecology
Box turtles are out, but please leave them in their habitat.
A Yellow-bellied slider is threatening a pond’s ecology but it still too hard to catch it.
Miscellaneous
Some students raised $500 for Mote Marine Laboratory’s Turtle Hospital.
Education
Let’s celebrate the Endangered Species Day 10 anniversary by highlighting Sea Turtles.
Did You Know…
The Hawksbill turtle is immunized to sponges’ toxins making less competition for its food source. Also, it seems that they tend to eat some particular sponge species, giving the rare ones an opportunity to grow and therefore creating a greater diversity on the reef.
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