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Turtles have lived on our planet for 260 million years.

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Featured Species

Emydoidea blandingii

Blanding’s Turtle

Endangered

Terrapene carolina carolina

Eastern Box Turtle

Vulnerable

Glyptemys insculpta

North American Wood Turtle

Endangered

Clemmys guttata

Spotted Turtle

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Clemmys guttata

Spotted Turtle

Endangered

Emydoidea blandingii

Blanding’s Turtle

Endangered

Terrapene carolina carolina

Eastern Box Turtle

Vulnerable

Glyptemys insculpta

North American Wood Turtle

Endangered

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For Immediate Release Third Cyclone in Two Months Ravages Madagascar’s Tortoise Conservation Centers March 3, 2025 CONTACT: Jordan Gray, Turtle Survival Alliance,...

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Major Anti-Poaching Operation in Madagascar...

For Immediate Release Major Anti-Poaching Operation in Madagascar Leads to 23 Arrests and Rescue of Over 3,200 Endangered Tortoises February 19, 2025...

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Stay up to date with the latest from Turtle Survival Alliance
  • Mar 03, 2025

Third Cyclone in Two Months...

For Immediate Release Third Cyclone in Two Months Ravages Madagascar’s Tortoise Conservation Centers March 3, 2025 CONTACT: Jordan Gray, Turtle Survival Alliance,...

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  • Feb 27, 2025

Tails From the Turtle Survival...

Tails from the Turtle Survival Center: An Eventful Winter By A.J. Fetterman, Chelonian Keeper II and Engagement Coordinator It has been a...

Read Article

  • Feb 19, 2025

Major Anti-Poaching Operation in Madagascar...

For Immediate Release Major Anti-Poaching Operation in Madagascar Leads to 23 Arrests and Rescue of Over 3,200 Endangered Tortoises February 19, 2025...

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