Logging threatens breeding turtles
New research by the University of Exeter and the Doñana Biological Station in Seville, Spain, has found that debris on beaches caused by logging activity is impacting both young turtles and their mothers during the key periods of their life cycles. To nest and breed successfully, females must be able to cross the sandy beaches to dig their nest to successfully incubate their eggs. In turn, hatchlings must be able to cross the sand unaccompanied to reach the water. Researchers found that the beach debris hindered this movement. Click the link to read more…
Plus read about a fantastic turtle fossil (Biology), several events that raised awareness and money for turtles (Education). See how well a tortoise has fared from his car accident (Health & Medical) and the longest turtle taxi I’ve ever seen (Miscellany) 🙂
Turtle News From Around the World
Conservation
USA:- Landmark Park looking for a few new members
Biology
USA:- Trionychidae fossil revealed
Ecology
Mexico:- Federal officials reopen Akumal Bay turtle snorkeling
Education
USA:- Local diving club raises money for turtle rescues at Easter egg hunt: video
USA:- The annual event is the primary fundraiser for the Volusia/Flagler Turtle Patrol
India:- Turtle hatching fest to be held on Friday
Health & Medical
USA:- Centrochelys sulcata run over by car gets shell glued back together: video
USA:- Game warden finds escaped Centrochelys sulcata
Miscellany
Water Monitor Turtle Taxi: video
USA:- 15 days after receiving tiger, Oba of Benin gets 117-year old tortoises
This Week In Turtles…
The Wetlands Institute Hosts 7th Annual Turtle Fest on Saturday 15th 2017 in New Jersey, USA
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Photo from Juan Patiño.
