Research and Conservation

Adult Female Kinosternon baurii (3-Striped Mud Turtle)

3-Striped Mud Turtle Eggs

Anthony shares a video that highlights a special group of small turtles and the reward keepers so often work towards, their eggs. To learn more about this project, visit Anthony’s Striped Mud Turtle project page. Basic Natural History of the Striped Mud Turtle The Striped Mud Turtle (Kinosternon baurii) is a small turtle, with males reaching 10.4 cm and females usually reaching 11.8 cm, with …

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Hope - Pacific Pond Turtle (Actinemys marmorata)

Hope, an Amazing Turtle Survival Story

Anthony presents the remarkable story of Hope, a turtle who has managed to heal herself from a unique and significant injury. Every effort will be made to ensure that Hope receives nothing but the best care going forward, and that quality of life is always kept in mind. Hope has been with us at tTR for 13 days, and the development of her story over …

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Juvenile Female Actinemys marmorata (Pacific Pond Turtle)

Arrival of Pacific Pond Turtles (Actinemys marmorata)

Anthony walks you through the exciting arrival of a breeding pair of Pacific Pond Turtles (Actinemys marmorata). This species is currently protected and Endangered throughout it’s range, and is listed by the IUCN Red List as Vulnerable, which surely needs to be updated. Check out the rest of our site for more information on this and many other exciting chelonian species.

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