Tortoises Confiscated On Madagascar
The Turtle Survival Alliance was called one more time to assist an illegal seizure on Madagascar. 771 Critically Endangered tortoises (Astrochelys radiata and Astrochelys yniphora) were confiscated on the island of Madagascar on September. Earlier this month, the TSA was called for the same purpose when officials confiscated 305 Astrochelys radiata. This is a total of more than 1000 Critically Endangered tortoises. These tortoises were brought to the TSA Tortoise Conservation Center in the region where they are receiving care and treatment as part of a program. Donation are being accepted to help with the cost of their rehabilitation and reintroduction
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Conservation
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27 elongated tortoise, Indotestudo elongata, were confiscated in Cambodia
Education
If you wish to make a difference in the Turtle World, you can volunteer for the North American Freshwater Turtle Research Group (NAFTRG). Position are still available for the 2015 session
Another turtle internship in the Bahamas
An information session about the interaction between turtles, foxes and humans will be held on Thursday, November 5 at 7pm at Marcoola Surf Club
Crime & Punishment
Jersey City man sentenced to five years of probation for conspiring to traffic threatened turtle species
Did You Know…
Astrochelys yniphora is extremely rare and is endemic to Madagascar. It is thought that only about 600 individuals remain in the wild.
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