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Sea Turtle Inc. Interns Experience Conservation At Its Best In The Rio Grande Valley South Padre Island is home to Sea Turtle Inc., which is a rescue facility dedicated to the education, rehabilitation, and conservation of sea turtles from around the world. With the recent unveiling of a brand new center expansion, this world-class organization is heading the way for the preservation of these endangered […]

1,125 Indian Star Tortoises seized from three train passengers In a major haul, 1,125 endangered Indian Star Tortoises, which were meant to be smuggled to Bangladesh, were seized from three passengers on board a train at the city railway station. Acting on intelligence inputs, the officials of Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Vizag Regional Unit, searched the Yashvantpur- Howrah Express at around 4 p.m. on

Researchers Race To Save Rescued Victim Of Shocking Trash Ingestion Researchers in Kinmen have been struggling in a valiant attempt to save an unfortunate Chelonia mydas, which was rescued in Liaoluo just last month. The sick turtle is the victim of littering, and because of the ingestion of the trash, has been expelling pieces for nearly two weeks. As staff work to rehabilitate this as

Indonesia’s first court case involving CITES Appendix I listed Radiated Tortoise A man caught in possession of two Critically Endangered and CITES Appendix I Radiated Tortoises Astrochelys radiata has been charged in a court in Indonesia – the first case of its kind involving tortoises from Madagascar that are a favoured target of the global illegal wildlife trade. The man was charged in an East

UK’s Invasive Species Act doesn’t stop Michael Butcher, who’s rescued over 1,000 turtles “My dream is to build a federation of turtle sanctuaries across Britain.” Despite the Act and higher operating costs than received donations, a man inspired by turtles has still taken in an amazing number of unwanted ones. What started as a love for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles has blossomed into a love

Scientists Researching Fatal Disease Dangerously Affecting Native Populations Of Actinemys Marmorata Scientists from around the country have been delving deep into a mysterious case which is threatening the wipe out the population of Actinemys marmorata in the state of Washington in the United States. This ravaging condition, which has yet to be dubbed a title, manifests itself in serious and highly damaging lesions on the

Sea turtle nesting on Georgia’s coast off last year’s pace As the sea turtle nesting season winds down along Georgia’s coast, the number of nests appears to have dropped by about 21 percent compared to this time last year, according to preliminary data compiled by seaturtle.org. The decline in nesting patterns also appears in the number of false crawls that have been observed. False crawls

Couple’s Passion Turns Into Incredible Reptile Rehabilitation Operation It all started with a little Testudo horsfieldii given to Traci years ago. Little did she know that this was only the beginning of a life-changing adventure which would prove to be the most rewarding experience of her career. Her husband Greg is equally as passionate for chelonians along with other reptiles, and his carpentry skills have

Fiji’s 10-year moratorium on sale and harvesting of sea turtles ends 12/31/2018, permits and approval to harvest already being requested According to the Ministry of Fisheries, the maximum fine is up to $10,000 and the ministry has warned the members of the public that they would take people to task if found consuming or harvesting sea turtles without permits. More on this: Stakeholders map new