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Turtle Survival Alliance and the Holy Grail

Newest Turtle Survival Alliance-North American Freshwater Turtle Research Group initiative seeks to elucidate the spatial ecology of Bog Turtles in New Jersey by Jordan Gray Bog Turtle. For turtle enthusiasts the...
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Teeming with Turtles

Teeming with Turtles

Protecting the largest known population of the Giant South American River Turtle by Germán Forero-Medina, Camila Ferrara, Enrique Domic-Rivadeneira, and Guido Miranda Reaching Ecovale’s field station is quite a journey....
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Species Spotlight! Flattened Musk Turtle!

Species Spotlight! Flattened Musk Turtle!

Common name: Flattened Musk Turtle Scientific name: Sternotherus depressus Countries of origin: United States of America Habitat: Medium-sized, clean, clear-water streams and small rivers with abundant rock coverage and crevices...
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Turtle Month: Species Spotlights!

Click on the images below to learn about each species!    
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Notes From The Field

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Radio-tracking Radiated Tortoises - Travel Blog Vol. 3

April 2, 2022 By Brett Bartek After returning from Lavanono we spent three more days at the tortoise release site. With all of the hard work complete, we were left...
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Species Spotlight: Asian Giant Softshell

Species Spotlight: Asian Giant Softshell

Asian Giant Softshell Turtle (Pelochelys cantorii)

Countries of Origin: Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore (extirpated), Thailand, Vietnam

IUCN Status: Critically Endangered

Habitat: Rivers, estuaries, coastal brackish and marine waters, and lakes

Size:  ≤ 100 cm (~39 in.) carapace length

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Events

Update on Indian Turtle Conservation Project

Due to recent events, the Turtle Survival Alliance and WCS India have ended their partnership. WCSI will manage logistical coordination to wind down ongoing projects, and Turtle Survival Alliance will...
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Turtle Month 2023!

Turtle Month 2023!

You can help ensure a future for endangered and vulnerable turtles and tortoises.  Your Turtle Month contribution will support the Turtle Survival Center’s efforts to protect, sustain, and restore threatened...
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Giving Tuesday

Giving Tuesday 2022

Save the date for Giving Tuesday on November 29th and help Turtle Survival Alliance reach our goal!
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In the News

TSA Celebrates World Wetlands Day in the Best Way

TSA Celebrates World Wetlands Day in the Best Way

Two weeks ago in Northeast India, one of the world’s newer wetlands was the recipient of a celebratory return to the wild for one of the most endangered turtles on the planet.
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TSA Magazine Archives

TSA Magazine 2018

TSA Magazine 2018

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