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Over 10 Million Turtles Can Be Thankful For TAMAR
Founded in 1979, TAMAR has released around 10 million turtles into the sea since then. The National Marine Turtle Conservation Program in Brazil monitors over 600 miles of beaches with 20 stations covering the country. Rescuers seek nests by following turtle tracks in the sand.
Galapagos Tortoises Are Messy Eaters!
Umm, someone's in need of a bib! This Galapagos Tortoise just finished a snack in the new 'Giant of the Galapagos' exhibit at the London Zoo and seems like his haste made some waste all over his little turtle chin. Oh well, let's not point fingers at this 70-year-old (!) animal who weighs about 440 pounds — after all Dirk's joined by two female tortoises (Dolly, 16, and Dolores, 14) in hopes of starting up a breeding program at the zoo.
I've Fallen in Love . . . With a Turtle!
And his name is Ralph Wellington. I kid you not. I find some amazing things through StumbleUpon, and this little guy is no exception.
The Scoop: Endangered Chinese Box Turtle Born in Bristol
Even though the lil guy (or girl?) is just a half-ounce and one-and-a-half-inches long, it'll eventually grow to be closer to seven inches and two pounds. This Chinese box turtle was born at the Bristol Zoo on August 12, and can live to be over 50 years old!
As happy as I am to see this newborn, unfortunately these turtles are endangered in the wild because they've been hunted for their meat or for medicinal purposes for too many years – good thing this one's safe!
Too Cute For Words!
It’s time to get clever! A picture is worth a thousand words, but those messages vary from person to person. PartySugar passed this piccy along to me, and I couldn't resist challenging you to title it!
Sand Saviors Help Baby Turtles Find Their Way!
Each evening at dusk, you'll find people walking along Palm Beach Shores in Florida. It's not just because the ocean is pretty enough to warrant a daily visit, but they're looking for movement in sea turtle nests there. When volunteers locate an active nest, they lend helping hands to the leatherbacks and dig channels to create a clear pathway to water for the babies.Creature Features: Turtles, Terrapins, or Tortoises?
Now we already learned a little something about sea turtles, but what about all those other turtles in the world . . .
Happy World Turtle Day!
Happy World Turtle Day! In honor of this occasion honoring the leathery backed creatures, I wanted to share a sweet story with you. It stars this female Yangtze soft-shell turtle recently relocated to a zoo in Suzhou, China.
The Scoop: Turtles and Salmonella
Turtles have been making their way into the news lately with a multi-state outbreak of human salmonella infections associated with exposure to these reptiles. At least 103 cases have been reported since May 2007, and have resulted in the treatment and hospitalization of children in 33 states. While the risks of salmonella presented by turtles is not news to me, I'll admit that I am a bit shocked that the sale of small turtles (with shells of less than four inches) has been illegal in the United States since 1975!
Pet of the Week: J.J.
Teensy, tiny turtle! J.J. is coming out of her shell, and is moving slow and steady into the spotlight.
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