Posted on: 2017-06-05 09:30:01
Recent turtle news we found worthy.
Recent Box Turtle News
Box Turtle Day is coming! Granted only to North Carolina. But if you live near the North Carolina Arboretum, sign up for reptile demonstrations, turtle crafts and more. The 4th annual Box Turtle Day happens on June 10, from 10am to 2pm.
Even if you’re nowhere near North Carolina, there’s nothing stopping you from celebrating your favorite reptile. Extra treats for everyone’s box turtles!
Harwich (MA) residents asked to report box turtle sightings: The Harwich Conservation Trust wants to know when and where you see one of these fascinating animals.
Recent U. S. Turtle News
Mostly good news (with 1 exception) for turtles around the country.
Protecting Our Region’s Turtles: The “region” in this story is New York’s Hudson Valley, but the advice applies everywhere. Includes video of how to move a snapping turtle (good to know!).
Loggerhead turtle gets help returning to the sea: Her path took her across a 4-lane highway!
2 Men steal 500 sea turtle eggs on North Hutchison Island: Poachers can get up to $5 per egg.
Couple opens doors to abandoned, abused turtles and tortoises: Small sanctuary in Anderson, California had 27 animals within two months of opening last year.
Enchanting photos of endangered turtles: Posted for World Turtle Day.
Recent International Turtle News
Births, rescues and conservation around the world.
A spiny hill turtle hatched at ZSL London Zoo: (Video) It’s endangered and adorable. Watch it hatch!
Learn a little about the Yellow-spotted Amazon River Turtle: A popular pet, but listed as endangered under the U.S. Endangered Species Act.
Baby loggerhead turtles accidentally rescued: NPWS excavates overdue nest and gets a surprise! (Australia)
Tiny turtle rescue doing great work: And doing it without much-needed equipment. (India)
Pig-nosed turtle project: A conservation project at the Port Moresby Nature Park to help save the species. Researchers plan to monitor park-raised turtles after release. (Papua New Guinea)