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Over 90,000 turtles born in rare Brazilian hatching event

December 17, 2020 by Amelia Buckley

It’s been a big year for turtles, with the pandemic allowing turtles to hatch on beaches that are free of humans. This week, however, a remarkable hatching event took place on the Purus River in Brazil as a reported 90,000 giant South American river turtles were … [Read more...] about Over 90,000 turtles born in rare Brazilian hatching event

Conservation win: South Carolina bans commercial trade of native turtles

October 27, 2020 by Vlad Harabara

Following increasing pressure from wildlife conservation groups, the state of South Carolina has finally passed legislation banning the commercial trade of native turtles, along with amphibians and other reptiles. Signed by the state’s governor Henry McMaster, the new bill makes … [Read more...] about Conservation win: South Carolina bans commercial trade of native turtles

Conservationists bring turtle species back from the brink of extinction

September 8, 2020 by Vlad Harabara

Though naturally endowed with a heartwarming smile on their faces, the fate of the Burmese roofed turtles has been far from uplifting. Only 20 years ago, the giant Asian river turtle, characterized by its bug-eyed, smiling face, was thought to be extinct by conservationists, … [Read more...] about Conservationists bring turtle species back from the brink of extinction

Volunteers release more than 10,000 baby turtles into sea off Bali

August 11, 2020 by Ivar Laanen

With sea turtle populations having seen a decline in recent years, conservation groups are stepping up their game to bring sea turtle numbers back up. This past week, conservation groups carried crates each full of dozens of tiny turtles to Gianyar beach on the Indonesian island … [Read more...] about Volunteers release more than 10,000 baby turtles into sea off Bali

Key population of loggerhead turtles in Greece thrives during pandemic

August 4, 2020 by Vlad Harabara

This year’s pandemic-induced quietness and lack of tourists on many of the world’s beaches has been a true blessing for endangered turtles. Record numbers of turtle nests and high hatching success rates have been recorded in a number of places with important nesting sites, from … [Read more...] about Key population of loggerhead turtles in Greece thrives during pandemic

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