Arakan Forest Turtle
Saving turtles in Myanmar
Turtle Survival Alliance, in collaboration with Wildlife Conservation Society and Myanmar Forest Department implement conservation initiatives that make a positive impact for several of Myanmar’s turtle and tortoise species, some of which are among the most endangered in the world. Actions include: nest translocation and hatchling head start; survival and dispersal studies; creating and maintaining breeding and assurance colonies; community outreach and education; rapid response, rehabilitation, and repatriation of confiscated animals; and law enforcement training.
Wildlife Conservation Society, Myanmar Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation-Forestry, Wildlife Reserves Singapore, Andrew Sabin and the Sabin Family Foundation, Andrew Walde, Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund, Paul and Linda Gould, Holohil Systems, Ltd., National Geographic Society, Panaphil Foundation, Paul Goulet and Little Rays Reptiles, IUCN-SOS (Save Our Species), Ed Neil, and Turtle Conservation Fund
