Posted on: 2017-06-16 09:30:48
Recent turtle news we found interesting.
Recent Box Turtle News
Studying free box turtles and freeing neglected boxies.
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!
Two box turtles rescued from dark closet: They and 11 other animals had been mostly abandoned at a Nature Center. 🙁 (California)
Recent U. S. Turtle News (if necessary)
The good: Visiting, electing, and counting turtles. The sad: Fewer turtle protections, a turtle beating, and human-caused turtle problems.
It’s a turtle show!: If you’re in or near Redlands, CA, head out the the California Turtle & Tortoise Club’s show tomorrow (June 17). There’ll be live turtles!
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)
New whale and sea turtle protections scrapped: Politics aside, how can anyone support fewer protections for these vulnerable animals?
Teens beat snapping turtle: New York Department of Environmental Conservation are investigating based on video posted on Facebook.
Superman saves turtle: Ok, you’ve probably seen this. But if not, here’s Henry Cavill moving a turtle out of the road.
Mama sea turtle rescued near Palm Beach Country Club: She was full of eggs, but malnourished & injured.
Sadly, she died shortly after rescue. The Loggerhead MarineLife Center removed her eggs and made a nest on the beach for them.
Human beach fun causes problems for turtles: The good news is we can help by filling in holes we dig and knocking down sand sculptures we build before leaving.
Recent International Turtle News
Sea turtle mascot, deadly turtle meat, and turtle protection campaigns, among other stories.
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.
Bri Bri the Turtle Guy’s slow & steady campaign to protect Ontario’s turtles: He personally patrols roadways to find turtles needing help. And he teaches others how to protect turtles and the environment.
Asian Athletics Championships chooses sea turtle as mascot: Olly the Olive Ridley sea turtle will help bring awareness to the need to protect these turtles.
Soft shelled turtles evolved from hard shelled turtles: And it happened at least 3 different times! This article is a bit technical, but it’s also fascinating if you’re interested in evolution.
Oblong turtle babies released: Mama had laid her eggs in a backyard, so a turtle rescue group incubated them & cared for the hatchlings. (Western Australia)
Killer sea turtles: Well, the bacteria they may carry anyway. Some sea turtles around the Great Barrier Reef carry multi-drug resistant bacteria. This is a risk for indigenous groups who eat turtle meat. (Australia)
And killer softshell turtles in China: Apparently breeding softshell turtles for food is a thing in China. And these turtles are now carrying the bacteria that causes cholera. Cholera can be deadly, so don’t eat the turtles!