The 100th Indochinese Box Turtle (Cuora galbinifrons) hatched at the Turtle Survival Center this week!
We first started producing hatchlings of this critically endangered species in 2016. Building a genetically diverse assurance colony of this species preserves its existence. This species, and many others at the TSC, have had their populations decimated by the pet trade, leaving few left in the wild. The 100th turtle of this species marks an unprecedented milestone for producing this species in captivity and provides a ray of hope for the future of their survival.
We look forward to many more hatchlings of several critically endangered species being produced at the TSC for years to come!
Header image by Cris Hagen.
