World Turtle News

Damaging Effects Of The Illegal Wildlife Trade Causing Serious Ecological Issues As the Asian Turtle Crisis continues to ravage chelonian populations, it is astonishingly apparent how extensive the damage has become. Pakistan has reached a serious crisis regarding this illegal wildlife trade. Their ecosystem is suffering greatly as a result of the turtles being removed from their natural habitat. These animals are vital for removing […]

Crime-scene technique used to track turtles Scientists have used satellite tracking and a crime-scene technique to discover an important feeding ground for green turtles in the Mediterranean. University of Exeter researchers measured “stable isotope ratios” � a chemical signature also used by forensic scientists � to discover which foraging grounds turtles had come from to breed in Cyprus. They discovered that Lake Bardawil, on Egypt’s

High Priority Given To Marine Protected Areas As Part Of Action Plan To Conserve Sea Turtles Those who go against the rules of MPA’s (Marine Protected Areas) in Vietnam may face detainment as of 2016. Based off of the MTCAP (Marine Turtle Conservation Action Plan), this new MPA power allows authorities to impose fines and lawsuits on violators of these laws. The MTCAP plans to

Dying for love You see them here, you see them there, turtles are crossing roads everywhere � but why? The answer is sex. It�s arguably the only reason that could explain why so many native long neck turtles are driven to cross major highways and back roads despite their fear of the traffic. Unfortunately it�s that same fear which triggers a retreat into their shells

GA increases takes of endangered species after National Marine Fisheries Service says dredging kills but not enough In a potentially controversial move, NMFS stated that while species such as the green sea turtle, loggerhead turtle, sturgeon, and right whale are endangered and at risk due to a dredging project in Savannah, due to supposedly increased populations an increased number of turtles and other species can

Georgia Sea Turtle Center Inspiring Young Students Towards Conservation Careers The Georgia Sea Turtle Center is serious about securing the education of our upcoming generations on the importance of conservation work. Not only can local schools enjoy these opportunities, but students nationwide are able to travel and discover the fascinating world of sea turtles and the challenges they face on a daily basis. With a

Sabah Park in Malyasia on the world turtle map Pulau Selingan, an island 50 minutes away by speedboat, has gained international recognition in turtle conservation following its gazetting as a park 40 years ago. “This has directly contributed to efforts to sustain the survival of turtles,” Sabah Parks Director Dr Jamili Nais said, when officiating the 40th Turtle Island Park Gazettement Day, Saturday. “This is

Turtles in Space: Kuang-Chi Group successfully tests commercial “manned” capsule No, it’s not a ripoff of the Muppets- a yellow-headed temple turtle (Heosemys annandalii) just returned from a trip 13 miles above the ground. Kuang-Chi Group, based in China, has plans to provide commercial near-space visits for humans, and this little turtle just proved that their efforts have been worthwhile. The turtle rode in the

Study shows commercial harvest of snapping turtles is leading to population decline Crawling through neck-high mud on riverbanks is a dirty job, but someone has to do it for the sake of Virginia’s snapping turtles. That task falls on Benjamin Colteaux, a Ph.D. candidate in Virginia Commonwealth University’s Integrative Life Sciences program, and other members of “Team Snapper” working in the lab of Derek Johnson,