7 Dermatemys mawii Hatched In Belize
These are the first hatchlings from the captive breeding program located at BFREE Field Station in Belize and managed by the Turtle Survival Alliance. This species native from Central America underwent a drastic decline and is now Critically Endangered. These 7 hatchling are being carefully observed (daily) by the TSA. A PhD student, Nichole Bishop, at the University of Florida who focuses her study on this species will collect feces twice per week, and will analyze it for gut microflora. The TSA team reported that the hatchling show a noticeable growth in only two weeks.
Turtle News From Around the World
Conservation
Macrochelys temmincki might receive federal protection in Kentucky.
Emys blandingii might receive federal protection in Minnesota.
63 Geoclemmys hamiltonii got rescued in India this June.
Research and discovery
TSA conducted another survey in Comal Springs, Texas.
Health and Medical
Five sea turtle were brought to the Quoin Island Turtle Rehabilitation Center within 2 weeks.
Sargassum seaweed mass reveals carcasses of 37 dead turtles on the beach, 5 dead turtles were caught in the seaweed in the same waters and 3 got rescued.
A rescued sea turtle who has been released back in to the sea provides good data thanks to a satellite tracker stuck to its shell.
Crime and Punishment
In New Jersey, a man faces a $30000 fine for admitting he illegally bought and sold turtles that are species of special concern.
Miscellaneous
Woman jeopardize herself to save a box turtle.
Macrochelys temmincki found on a Russian beach.
Man finds a red-eared slider and take lunch with it prior to taking it to the vet.
4 Tortoises got stolen from a backyard. Owner offers a reward to whoever find them.
Did You Know…
Dermatemys mawii is almost fully aquatic since it is barely capable of moving in land. The only time it comes out of the water is to nest.
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Photo from Turtle Survival Alliance
