University Lecturer Advocates For South Australian Chelonians Regarding The Frightening Declining Trend Southern Australia is home to a myriad of fascinating turtle species, including a large variety of Chelodina, Emydura, and Elseya. Unfortunately, most of these species are drastically declining for multiple reasons. That is the reason why biology lecturer James Van Dyke gave his presentation at the Wonga Wetlands just this past Friday. A […]

Digital Sea Turtles to aid researchers As challenging as it is to scan living creatures, the Digital Life Project is up to it. The project began at the University of Massachusetts Amherst in November 2016 with the goal of creating a digital “ark” of life on Earth. Imagine having millions of species right at your fingertips, a digital museum that can be pulled up and

In Canada, new programs set to help care for & transport injured turtles Turtles Kingston is proud to launch their ‘Volunteer Transport Driver’ and ‘Temporary Holding Station’ Programs. We have created these Programs to effectively respond to the turtle crisis on our roads, especially during the nesting season, May and June. We know that the public is not always able to transport an injured or

Famous Artist Uses Work To Raise Awareness For Marine Wildlife And Pay Tribute To Shooting Victims Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park boasts a beautiful piece of artwork in the form of an impressive mural, featuring manatees along with various species of fish. The credit for this painting belongs to Robert Wyland, a artist who is famous for his Whaling Walls, of which he has completed

Citizen science crucial in collecting data for scientists Citizens are often the best source of data for scientific research – something that was showcased May 5 at a fair in Kentville. The Citizen Science Expo was hosted for the second year at Kentville’s Town Hall and organized by the Blomidon Naturalists Society and featured several booths like that of Kayla Hamelin with the Canadian Sea

Concern Expressed Over Intentional Pet Releases In Local Wildlife Preserve The Virginia Nature Reserve is a wildlife haven located in South Africa which consists mainly of native brush; however, the area has gradually become dominated by introduced plant species including water lettuce, which grows rampant in the ponds within the reserve. Non-native flora is not the only issue; unfortunately, as the preserve has also become

Poachers push India’s freshwater turtles to the brink of extinction With an expanding market in China and South Asia for turtle meat and body parts, poachers are killing off a large number of freshwater turtles in the river Ganges, endangering many species. Turtle News From Around the World Conservation Canada: $3,000 raised in support of the South Shore Appeal Fund’s efforts to protect Blanding’s turtle

Partnership Creates New State-Of-The-Art Incubators For Chelonoidis Nigra Conservation Project The giants of the Galapagos islands, Chelonoidis nigra, have roamed their territory long before humans discovered this incredible oasis. Unfortunately, their population has plummeted by almost 90% as a result of deforestation and illegal collection. Many organizations have already stepped up to initiate breeding and headstarting programs to cause a rebound in this species, and