World Turtle News, 09/18/2016

Turtle Survival Alliance interview their Veterinary Care Manager

Sheena Koeth is the Veterinary Care Manager for TSA, and has spent the last half of August in Madagascar, visiting and evaluating the TSA’s tortoise confiscation centers. Read about her experiences in this article.

Article quote:- TSA and its facilities has been a true life saver for Malagasy tortoises. To visit these facilities and see the sheer number of tortoises that are alive and well because of hard work and dedication is amazing…

Click the link to read this great interview.

Also, two new turtle projects that require backing at Experiment, check out the Education section. Elephant plays soccer; see the Miscellany section.

Turtle News From Around the World

Conservation

Conservationists Trying To Help Turtles Thrive In Forest Preserve

Snapping turtle hatchlings release

Hatching of turtle eggs a much-awaited event at Ghajn Tuffieha in Malta

Stranded turtle rescued, more hatchlings emerging

Crime & Punishment

Three Chinese among nine granted bail in turtle seizure case

Sea Shepherd Turtle Protection Ordered to Stop by Costa Rican Government

Education

Free online training for the public could save a turtle’s life

Experiment Project:- How does the turtle close its shell?

Experiment Project:- Do turtles have enough variation in adaptive genes to keep pace with climate change?

Health & Medical

Rescued Loggerhead sea turtle ready to return to the ocean

Loggerhead Sea Turtle’s Release Goes Off Without a Hitch

Miscellany

Video:- Cheeky elephant kicks tortoise like soccer ball

Video:- The Adventure of a Sea Turtle

Who’s Who…

Donald C. Jackson Author of “Life in a shell” and is Professor Emeritus of Medical Science at Brown University where you can view his full bio.

Question or Concerns? Want to submit an article to get posted? Email us at [email protected].

Photo from TSA.

WTN Editor

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