Madagascar Big-Headed Turtles hatch at Houston Zoo
These little Erymnochelys madagascariensis hatchlings were discovered in their habitat nearly a month ago and their mother was found to by carrying approximately 20 more eggs. Successes with this species in captivity are few and far between. Congratulations, Houston Zoo! This species, like every chelonian in Madagascar, is highly endangered and in need of conservation both in-situ and ex-situ.
Turtle News From Around the World
Conservation
$134 million in BP funds cleared to help sea turtles, fish, and islands recover from the 2010 BP Gulf oil spill.
Cairns Tropical Zoo in Australia has added 5 star tortoises to its Lemur exhibit.
WWF South Pacific surveys sea turtles along the Great Sea Reef (Fiji Islands).
Parsons Pond Leatherback turtle returns, needs 2nd rescue in 2 days.
Hearing in Prince Edward County, Canada on the impact of windmills on the local environment hit another delay.
Crime & Punishment
Two South Carolina men have been sentenced for their turtle crimes.
Second man in one month caught stealing turtle eggs in the Mexican province, Quintana Roo.
Did You Know…
Erymnochelys madagascariensis, Madagascar Big-Headed Turtle, is endemic to the western lowland river basins of Madagascar from the Mangoky River in the south to the Sambirano region in the North. Two genetically distinct forms have been noted.
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