Painted Batagur turtles move to Chester Zoo, UK
Four of these Asian turtles have moved from Toronto Zoo, Canada, as part of an international breeding program to help maintain their species. The Regional Transportation Authority wants to spend $400,000 to find out why tortoises cross the road and more in the Conservation section. People are still releasing turtles into environments they shouldn’t be; in the Ecology section.
Turtle News From Around the World
Conservation
New hope for critically endangered turtles at Chester Zoo
RTA gets $400,000 proposal for tortoise tracking
Sea turtle nests at Tannum Sands main beach
Pilbara turtle looking for lift to Broome
Kimpton Seafire to set example with use of turtle-friendly lighting
200-kg sea turtle found dead hours after release
Ecology
Invasive pet turtles dumped in Wascana Lake continue to spark concern
Education
South Walton Sea Turtle Program at Coastal Branch Library
Did You Know…
you can hibernation your tortoise or turtle in a fridge. View this article for more information Refrigerator Hibernation for Tortoises & Turtles
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