World Turtle News

Trachemys scripta elegans: Evasive and Invasive in Sri Lanka The increasing population of an invasive species of turtle, the red-eared terrapin in the Diyawanna system as well as other areas of the Western Province poses a threat to native species of terrapins and can result in possible ecological imbalance, says environmentalist and Attorney at Law, Jagath Gunawardana. According to Gunawardana, the spread of this species

Burglars Make Off With Massive Load Of Chelonoidis Nigra From Critical Breeding Center The Galapagos Islands are home to the infamous Chelonoidis nigra complex, consisting of fifteen species, four of which are already extinct and the remainder are threatened with extinction. Thanks to a breeding facility on the islands, these tortoises are well on their way to a monumental comeback with the assistance of researchers

Turtle Born With Unusual Deformity To Remain Under Lifelong Care Of Shelter Staff One unusual turtle is getting a second chance at life in the city of Shangaroo City in China. After the tiny Trachemys scripta elegans was relinquished at the animal shelter as a result of being born with a pair of heads, staff immediately began to work in an attempt to provide the

R300 000 fundraising initiative for at-risk sea turtles in KwaZulu-Natal NESTING turtles of the Maputaland coastline in northern KwaZulu-Natal need more security – and your help to pay for it. The Ezemvelo Turtle Monitoring Programme employs Maputaland residents to monitor and protect vulnerable loggerhead and leatherback turtles visiting the shores of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park World Heritage Site. Backed by WildOceans SA, Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife

Brand-New Hatchery Facility Heads The Way For Conservation And Public Awareness Eretmochelys imbricata and Chelonia mydas are merely two of the sea turtle species that are unfortunately teetering on the edge of extinction; furthermore, they can both be found nesting on Singapore shores. Sisters’ Island Marine Park has recently proven their commitment to these marine reptiles by the grand opening of a brand-new hatchery program

Microplastic count on Cyprus beaches second highest ever recorded Microplastics — defined as less than 5mm in diameter — come from numerous sources including discarded plastic items that have broken apart, microbeads from cosmetics and microfibres from clothes. Turtle News From Around the World Conservation USA: NOAA asks for citizen scientists in Hawaii to record locations of marked basking sea turtles Crime & Punishment Australia:

Mek Tuntung – guardian of terrapins In Kampung Pasir Gajah, there will be blank stares if one is asking for Dr Chen Pelf Nyok. Instead, ask for Mek Tuntung. That is how the local folk refer to her – Miss River Terrapin – in recognition of her research work on the river terrapin population. When she first arrived, Dr Chen was a one-woman show. In

A Greek School Provides A Priceless Opportunity For Students To Gain Experience In Conservation Work Creativity, Action, or Service- that is the goal of Worth School’s CAS project within the IB diploma program, with many students taking advantage of this incredible opportunity to give back to the community. Dubbed the “WAQUA Ltd.” initiative, a pair of industrious attendees of the school, Timeo and Felix, put

‘Turtle whispering’: Scientists capture, tag sea turtles on Navarre Beach Calm water and a slight breeze made for ideal conditions to study sea turtles Wednesday morning at the Navarre Beach Marine Park. The U.S. Geological Survey, with assistance from the Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center, took to the Gulf of Mexico to capture, tag and release sea turtles and educate the community about native