Articles

Legendary Turtle Dies in Vietnam

by Rick Hudson  The Turtle Survival Alliance has confirmed that one of the world's four known remaining Yangtze Giant Softshell Turtles (Rafetus swinhoei), has died in Vietnam. This turtle – believed...
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Northern River Terrapins Released in the Sunderbans

by Shailendra Singh  The northern river terrapin (Batagur baska) is one of the world's most endangered turtles with fewer than 50 adults at four captive locations and very little evidence of...
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Guest Post: Successful Propagation of the Chinese Big-headed Turtle at Prospect Park Zoo

by Nichole Shelmidine The Turtle Survival Alliance partners with the Wildlife Conservation Society on a number of conservation projects globally. We are excited for their recent success in breeding Chinese big-headed...
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Nest Patrols Benefit Painted Terrapins in Indonesia

by Joko Guntoro  The three-month nesting season for the painted terrapin (Batagur borneoensis) is just ending. During that time, the nesting patrols spearheaded by the Satucita Foundation and the Agency of...
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TSA Teams in India and Madagascar Return Tortoises Home

by Heather Lowe  Confiscated endangered Malagasy tortoises were flown from Mumbai back to Madagascar in April with the support of a network of conservation organizations led by the Turtle Survival Alliance...
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TSA Expands Turtle Rescue Program in Myanmar

by Rick Hudson  On May 14, a ceremony was held to dedicate the expansion of the Turtle Rescue Center (TRC) near May Myo. Organized by the TSA and Wildlife Conservation Society...
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