Pelodiscus sinensis found on Quincy beach
Two Pelodiscus sinensis, Chinese softshell turtle, have been found on a beach in Quincy alarming New England Aquariums marine rescue team, in the Ecology section. A snapper and a loggerhead have been given a helping hand, Maui Ocean Center welcomed six new green sea turtle hatchlings, a loggerhead is released, people cleaning up beach trash and more, all in the Conservation section. Traders arrested and tortoises stolen, in the Crime & Punishment section. A couple of sulcata tortoises that went missing earlier this week have been reunited with there owners, see the Lost & Found section.
Turtle News From Around the World
Ecology
Invasive Chinese Turtles Found In Quincy.
Conservation
Labor Day is a Labor of Love at the Turtle Hospital.
Biloxi-based charter boat crew stays up all night to help rescue injured sea turtle.
Worker’s snap decision saves turtle in Billerica.
Maui Ocean Center Receives Green Sea Turtle Hatchlings.
Loggerhead returns to ocean after recuperation.
Volunteers collect tons of debris during Turtle Tuesday.
Bay Area Zoos Team Up with Local University to Release Threatened Turtles.
Turtle nesting at Galgibaga hit by tourism.
Cendrawasih Bay National Park center preserves six turtle species.
Crime & Punishment
Forest dept, Rab seize 57 turtles.
Pet shop appealing for information after theft of two baby tortoises.
Lost & Found
Sulley, the 100 pound tortoise, found safe in Hunterdon County.
Missing 200-pound tortoise returned to owner.
Did You Know…
The Chinese softshell turtle (Pelodiscus sinensis). They can reach a carapace length of 1 ft (0.30 m). It has webbed feet for swimming. They are called “softshell” because their carapace lacks horny scutes (scales). The carapace is leathery and pliable, particularly at the sides.
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