Chelonia mydas turtles have lifesaving surgery
Most of the 191 Green Sea Turtles that were rescued after being cold stunned during the recent norther have been released, but several were held back for lifesaving surgery. Nearly half of the cold stranded turtles suffered from a potentially deadly virus that caused Fibropapilloma tumors to grow on their flippers, face and other soft tissue areas. A $30,000 surgical laser machine was used to remove the tumors. Dr. Tom DeMarr, Senior Veterinarian Gladys Porter Zoo, “The beautiful thing about laser surgery is that is very precise, but as it is cutting it is also cauterizing so the amount of blood that you see is very little compared to using a knife or scalpel to do surgery.” Click the link to read more and watch the video…
Plus lots of confiscated turtles and arrests…
Turtle News From Around the World
Conservation
USA:- Riverbanks Zoo, SC DNR protect Gopherus polyphemus: video
Canada:- Cutting trees to protect turtle threatens other animals, say wildlife advocates
Singapore:- Guidelines being developed to protect marine animals from recreational boaters: NParks
USA: Macrochelys temminckii gets new home: video
UK:- These cute baby Stigmochelys pardalis born near Bristol could live up to 100 years old: video
USA:- Sea Life Michigan welcomes rescued turtle Carr
Biology
USA:- A Wild Win for UCF Biology Student
Blog
Seychelles:- MCSS: Salome’s experience so far…
USA:- Happy hatch day to Tortellini, the red-footed tortoise
Crime & Punishment
India:- Chinese woman sentenced to 3 years for trying to smuggle 370 turtles
Indonesia:- Bali Water Police stops smuggling of two Chelonia mydas
India:- Two arrested in Karnataka for attempts to smuggle turtle
Cambodia :- Kandal officials seize 130KG of wild reptiles
UK:- Ocadia sinensis trapped in suitcase for 30 HOURS after attempt to smuggle it into Newcastle from China; video
UK:- Stolen baby tortoise returned to Ormskirk pet shop
Education
USA:- Volunteer for turtle observer training
Health & Medical
UK:- Changes Urged in Tortoise Hibernation Practices
Maldives:- Tense moment freedivers rescue five stricken turtles trapped in an abandoned fishing net: video
USA:- POKEY SAVES THE DAY: Blood drawn from rare turtle at Marineland used to help another rescued turtle
USA:- Tortoise’s Rescued by Firefighters in Oakley After Cage Catches Fire
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