World Turtle News

Sea Turtle Gets a 3D printed Titanium Jaw A Turkish turtle had significantly got damaged to its upper and lower jaws. It was brought recently to the Sea Turtle Research, Rescue, and Rehabilitation Center at Pamukkale University. The damage was so terrible that the turtle was unable to feed on its own. Something had to be done ! The solution was found in a 3D […]

Dozens of dead DBTs wash up in Suffolk County, NY Authorities in New York are trying to figure out why a massive die-off of the local Diamondback Terrapins is occurring. Since late April, dozens and dozens of the species have been found washed up, dead, on the beach. The absence of clams, an important food source for DBTs, has also been folllowed in recent years.

In Wascana Marsh, a two-year research project is being conducted in order to know more about the Western Painted Turtle. We hope to learn more about its population size but also its habitat at different time of the year. These turtles are caught and a radio transmitter is then attached to its shell. In addition to better understand this species’ ecology, this project is also

New Exhibit at the National Aquarium With a gentle start to the week we have a super story and accompanying video about Jane Kim who has created a fantastic mural for the National Aquarium in Baltimore (pictured above). Check it out in the “Education” section. A wildlife rehabber who had a drop off of 650 turtles from the Department of Environmental Conservation, see the “Crime

Become a Turtle Tallier Under the “Research” section we have three stories asking for assistants in reporting turtle sightings whilst you’re out and about. This will help scientists understand the turtle species around us and how to best help them. So read the stories and maybe check to see if your local area is conducting something similar you can participate in. In the “Crime &

Of Swimming Tortoises and Saving Sea Turtles Saturdays seem to be slow news days. Today, we bring you more stories of saving sea turtles, but more interestingly, the recollection of a story about a swimming (or floating) Aldabra tortoise. While the occurrence of the tortoise coming ashore on a beach in Tanzania is more than 10 years old, it reminds of some of Darwin’s theories

They Are Not Ninja Turtles But They Still Face a Fight The Annam leaf turtles (Mauremys annamensis) are now classified as Critically Endangered due to over-hunting for its meat and habitat destruction. They are now on the brink of extinction but some zoos are working hard with this species to save it. At London Zoo, a new habitat has been developed for this species. The

Turtle Survival Alliance annual conference The Turtle Survival Alliance​’s annual conference will be held from August 6-9 in Tucson, Arizona. Yesterday, the TSA released the “Call for Papers” for those interested in giving a presentation during the conference. We will be organizing one of the sessions for their conference with myself serving as Session Chair for a session entitled Captive Husbandry – Collaboration & Conservation.

Spotlight on Sea Turtles in Lebanon Every year, without exception, sea turtles lay eggs on the Tyre Beach Nature Reserve in Lebanon. Hasan Hamza, the manager of the reserve, wants to help protecting and saving these beautiful creatures. Sea pollution along with accidental by-catch plays against these turtles every year. An overall lack of cultural awareness among fishermen enhance this woes as well. Fishermen do