Posted on: 2017-06-09 09:30:11
Recent turtle news you may have missed.
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!
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!
Learn how turtles can survive freezing: Go on a Riverine Walk and learn from biology professor Tim Muir at Augustana College on June 10 (Rock Island, IL)
CHELONIOIDEA: An Ode to Sea Turtles: Written by a California 6th grader.
Inventorying wildlife to protect it: Bridge reconstruction will mean draining a waterway, so they’re inventorying and trapping turtles in preparation. Nice to see humans thinking about their effect on wildlife before it happens. (St. Louis, MO)
Making a new home for the turtles at Annapolis Harbour Center: And another case of humans choosing to protect wildlife from construction work. Red-eared sliders, painted turtles and red-belly turtles are spending a few months in a nearby pond while County officials upgrade the stormwater pond they call home. (Maryland)
Would you feel protective of a snapping turtle nest? This guy does. And I bet you would too!
Toughy was a bit tough to catch: But this injured loggerhead sea turtle was finally admitted to the Mote Marine Laboratory for treatment.
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.
Cottesloe Council supports investigating plastic bag ban: Support apparently based at least in part by plastic found in turtle stomachs. We think ‘Plastic Free Boy’ would approve. (Australia)
Successful conservation efforts in Myanmar: 10 turtle and tortoise species are on Myanmar’s endangered list. Conservationists have bred them all. They’ve also released some of the animals of two species.
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.
Infant, endangered ninja turtles: Former poacher turned conservationist protects endangered turtle nests on the Chambal river.