Flood trash could hamper turtle nesting
In less than two weeks, Olive Ridley turtles will start arriving on the shores of Chennai to nest -a ritual they have been following for the past 110 million years. However this year could be the most trying season for these reptiles as Chennai beaches are strewn with tonnes of garbage because of the recent floods. Charles Paddock Zoo unveils a new Turtle lab and plans to open a “Turtles in Trouble” exhibit in 2016, plus lots more in the Conservation section. Painted gopher toroise and tortoises stolen in the Crime & Punishment section.
Turtle News From Around the World
Conservation
Flood trash could hamper turtle nesting
Atascadero’s Charles Paddock Zoo expands turtle program
Partnership with WWF aimed at saving turtles
Melaka acts against turtle egg poaching
Stoughton student raises funds for sea turtles
Olivia recovers and finds a new home at Cape Byron
Fisherman nets rare sea turtle
Turtle eggs shifted to artificial hatchery
WLT funds urgent rescue of critically endangered turtles
Crime & Punishment
2 gopher tortoises found in poor health with paint on shells
Tortoises stolen in Northwich – distraught owners appeal for their safe return
124 turtles recovered; one arrested
Miscellany
Sir David Amess appeals to Government to bring home his tortoise
Jabari goes to the Zoo: A story of friendship between Parker and a turtle
Did You Know…
The Vietnamese pond turtle or Annam leaf turtle (Mauremys annamensis) and is endemic to a small area in central Vietnam and is critically endangered.
Question or Concerns? Want to submit an article to get posted? Email us at [email protected].
Photo from Turtle rescue at Byron Bay
