Project underway for new documentary about saving, rehabilitating, and releasing sea turtles Going Home is a story about the dedicated people and coastal communities who are helping sick and injured sea turtles get a second chance at life. These turtles would not make it without the care from The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center, and the Loggerhead Marinelife Center. Turtle News From […]

Gopherus Polyphemus Receives Protection From State With Recent Land Acquisition The Sansavilla Wildlife Management Area is home to a large population of native Georgia wildlife, including about 400 Gopherus polyphemus, the state reptile of Georgia. Almost 20,000 acres in size, the state of Georgia recently purchased the property in an effort to conserve the resident wildlife and natural resources which are abundant in the area.

Lepidochelys olivacea nesting declines in Andhra Pradesh In comparison to previous years, the breeding activity of Olive Ridley turtles have come down drastically this year. Last year 52,000 eggs were laid and the season commenced from January where as this year the turtles started laying eggs in February only. So far a total of 24,918 eggs were laid by the sea turtles.As many as 144

Malaysian marine biologist is a poster girl for turtle conservation You�ve probably seen her photo on social media: a whippet-like girl, up to her knees in water, laughing as she releases lovingly hatched and guarded rare turtles into the wild. Turtles aren�t exactly cuddly but, thanks to Chen Pelf Nyok, these animals are getting their share of the limelight. Surprisingly though, her love for these

CDC Issues Dire Warning About Licking or Kissing Your Pet Turtle If you think it�s a good idea to put your mouth on a turtle, then you�re not alone. This is a safe space, turtle lickers, and we have some urgent news from you by way of the United States Centers for Disease Control: Please don�t put your mouth on a turtle � even a

Environmentalists Raise Concern Over The Harmful Effects Of Recent Development Proposals On The Caretta Caretta Population The Australian Sunshine Coast is a hotspot for nesting sea turtles each and every year as hundreds arrive to deposit their precious cargo before disappearing back into the ocean; however, according to researchers, this may not be the case in the coming years. Yaroomba Beach is just one location

10-year-old girl keeps same pet 56 years For her 10th birthday, Jeanna Smith was surprised with a special gift. Her party at the Milwaukee County Zoo would have been plenty. But then the zoo director � a friend of Jeanna�s father � handed her a young tortoise. It was Jeanna�s to keep. The year was 1962. Today, Jeanna is 65. She still has her pet.

University’s Chelonian Assurance Colony Provides Opportunity For Students To Participate In Conservation Project Dalton State University has a unique gem hidden within the department of biology’s extensive resources. Their very own Turtle Assurance Colony is home to sixty-five chelonians of ten individual species, and their partnership with the Turtle Survival Alliance has been key to their substantial successes in the recent years. Not only is

Wetlands Institute and Avalon to test new Malaclemys terrapin barrier Nesting season for diamondback terrapins, late May through July, is a dangerous time for the turtles and drivers on roads crossing or adjacent to salt marshes. Annually, hundreds of female terrapins are killed crossing roads seeking suitable nest spots for their eggs. In 2011, Avalon installed protective tubing along Avalon Boulevard to stop the turtles