Posted on: 2017-06-14 09:30:51
Some turtle stories we found interesting recently.
Recent Box Turtle News
Studying Box Turtles: Scientists in Aiken, SC have been tracking and studying box turtles for almost 30 years. One old guy (turtle, not researcher!) has lived in the same backyard for most of that time!
Recent U. S. Turtle News
Help elect the Bog turtle New Jersey’s state reptile!: Supporters from around the world have been signing the petition. Add your name!
Help count turtles around northern Vermont & southern Quebec: Memphremagog Conservation Inc is asking residents to report turtle sightings. The census runs from June through October.
He may lose his sight for protecting a turtle: Daytona man was attacked in February after asking 3 men to stop torturing a turtle. They beat him so badly he’s still suffering the effects.
Reserve your Turtle Watch spot for July: Your chance to see a loggerhead sea turtle nesting on Playalinda Beach or Apollo Beach. (Florida)
Superman saves turtle: Ok, you’ve probably seen this. But if not, here’s Henry Cavill moving a turtle out of the road.
Bog turtles need our help: Not just to become New Jersey’s state reptile (see above). Populations of this tiny turtle (the smallest turtle in North America) are shrinking. 🙁 .
Turtle crossing signs: A one-woman campaign got two turtle crossing signs added to Highway 200 in Bonner County, Idaho last summer. But one or more people thought they needed the signs more than the turtles.
Chex finally goes home!: The juvenile green sea turtle confused rescuers at first. But he’s healthy and home, now.
This woman love turtles: She tries to rescue any she sees in trouble. It doesn’t always work. (Illinois)
Saturday morning turtle walks: Mote Marine Lab wants you to start your Saturday morning learning about sea turtles. Walks happen every Saturday morning through July. (Florida)
Don’t disturb the turtle nest!: On many beaches they’re well-marked, so please steer clear.
Celebrating Kreacher’s release anniversary : (Video) She went back to the sea on June 21, 2016 with a satellite tag, and they’re still tracking her. (Florida)
19 more sea turtles go home on Mustang Island: Includes video.
Recent International Turtle News
Spreading the word about the dangers of plastic to marine life: ‘Plastic Free Boy’ has a mission to protect the turtles. He’s making a difference. And a film.
One community’s solution for protecting turtles crossing the road: Turtle tunnels! And fencing to encourage them to use their new “crosswalks.” You can find a more detailed story here.
The things you see while out running: A turtle, obviously! 😉
Geraldine the sea turtle recovering: She had gotten hooked and eaten fishing line. Poor thing. (Malta)
A successful Turtle-Row-A-Thon!: The more than £1700 raised will go toward a program to help prevent marine turtles from getting trapped in nets. A worthy goal!
Pollution killing endangered turtles: The Myanmar roofed turtle is already endangered. The Chindwin River is their only home, but water pollution in the river after Cyclone Mora killed many.