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Black Softshell Turtles Hatch in India

by Heather Lowe  The Black Softshell Turtle (Nilssonia nigricans) is a critically endangered species endemic to North-eastern India and Bangladesh. It was long thought to exist in only one temple pond...
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TSA Commends China and Pakistan on Repatriation

by Heather Lowe  On Monday, August 18, 2014, authorities of the People's Republic of China handed over 204 Black Pond Turtles (Geoclemys hamiltonii) to the authorities of Pakistan. The animals, mostly...
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New River Terrapin Joins the Colony in Bangladesh

by Heather Lowe  In one of the TSA's most grassroots (and successful!) programs, team member Rupali Ghosh regularly visits fishing villages throughout southern Bangladesh, scouring markets and private ponds for any...
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Meet the Team

by Heather Lowe  Carol Alvarez - Veterinary Care Manager and Operations Specialist Carol was born with a love for animals and has always gravitated to the "underdogs." She was given her...
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Community Support Grows for the TSC

by Heather Lowe We have been welcomed with open arms by the community in the South Carolina low-country since opening the Turtle Survival Center (TSC) in 2013. The generosity of our...
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Assurance Colonies Grow in South Carolina

by Heather Lowe  Amidst a flurry of construction and renovation that has been taking place at the Turtle Survival Center (TSC) this summer, animal care and husbandry has remained a top...
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