Rare Charitable Research Reserve Implements New Conservation Strategy For Chelydra Serpentina
As a result of the recent declaration of a state of emergency by the Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre, another centre has a taken the initiative to implement a new conseravation program in the hopes of restoring the native Chelydra serpentina to its former population level. The Rare Charitable Research Reserve in Cambridge has taken charge of 693 eggs and the goal is to successfully hatch and eventually release the hatchlings back into their native habitat to boost the local population. Unfortunately the massive decline in this species is largely due to the fact that road edges are the ideal spot for females to nest, therefore making them extremely susceptible to passing vehicles. Turtle rescue centers are beginning to reach their limit on accepting more rescues. Alissa Fraser works as a conservation technician at RARE and reports that the population of these turtles has the potential to significantly decline in the near future if urgent measures are not taken to conserve the species. Along with headstarting hatchlings, the program also tracks nesting sites and locations of roadkills to better understand the threats to these amazing and underrated snappers.
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