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Threatened Terrapene ornata Reintroduced Into His Native Habitat 11 Terrapene ornata were reintroduced in their native habitat thanks to the Lincoln Zoo Park. Since this species is threatened, eggs are collected and brought to the zoo to be incubated, avoiding at the same time all the threats from snakes and raccoon. Every turtles from the 240000 acres park are uniquely marked and equipped with a […]

Turtle Excluder Devices becoming accepted in Malaysia While the state of Louisiana mulls legislation allowing its officers to enforce United States TED (Turtle Excluder Device) laws, the Malaysian Fisheries Department is running workshops throughout their country, introducing TEDs to fishers in order to safeguard Malaysia’s turtle populations. If TEDs can find acceptance in Malaysia, there is no reason for Louisiana to hesitate any longer. The

Great Sea Turtle Rescue by The South Carolina Aquarium Whether poisoned by toxins, having the digestive system full of different plastic or even have lost a flipper because it was struck by a boat, they all made it back safe to the sea ! Indeed, the South Carolina Aquarium has done an excellent job in rescuing and rehabilitating these sea turtles. Buck, a loggerhead turtle,

Hicatee Conservation Initiative To start the week off we would like to highlight the work of the Hicatee Conservation Initiative which is monitoring the Central American River Turtle in remote lagoons and rivers of Belize. They have also produced an education pack to teach children in Belize all about this critically endangered turtle. Check out their website in the Conservation Initiatives section. After a quiet

Students help release sea turtles After a week packed full of stories Sunday is quiet. We have a stories about the Jetty High School students releasing sea turtles as part of the “Scientists In Schools” program. A sea turtle rescue as told from the coast guards perspective and a plea not to dump your unwanted turtles in the Vancouver Parks Lakes. So enjoy your Sunday

There Is Hope For The Rafetus swinhoei The Yangtze Giant Softshell Turtle is the most endangered species of turtle of the world. Only one female is remaining as far was we know and she is estimated to be over 100 years old. Since 2008, numerous attempt have been conducted in order to breed this species. Each year the female has laid eggs which, unfortunately, were

Gopher Tortoise Habitats the Focus of More Conservation Work The habitats of Gopher Tortoises will be the focus of more conservation efforts, thanks to nearly $1 million in federal grants. The project is taking place in long-leaf pine ecosystems, the prime habitat for Gopherus polyphemus, in six Southeastern states: Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and the corner of South Carolina. The gopher tortoise is considered

Gopher Tortoise Receives a Boost in Georgia The population of Gopher tortoise in Georgia will get a boost of 153 new specimens at Yuchi Wildlife Management Area near Waynesboro. This is the biggest release in Georgia. The current population of adult Gopher Tortoise is about 80 while it is required to have at least 250 adult to have a sustainable population. A human intervention is