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Why Turtles?

Found around the world in rivers, deserts, jungles, and our own backyards, it’s easy to assume tortoises and freshwater turtles will always be here. But the very traits that once helped them survive render them vulnerable to extinction today.
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Protecting the world’s most endangered tortoises and freshwater turtles

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To save turtles, we all play a role. Every day, tortoises and freshwater turtles around the globe face pressing threats. Your support equips us to support species where and how they need us most.

Turtles are ancient and remarkable creatures who deserve a champion. When you stand with us, you help ensure their continued survival. Together, we can create a world with zero turtle extinctions.

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Myanmar

Conservation Action

Turtle Survival Alliance, in collaboration with Wildlife Conservation Society and Myanmar Forest Department implement conservation initiatives that make a positive impact for several of Myanmar’s turtle and tortoise species, some of which are among the most endangered in the world. Conservation actions include: nest translocation
and hatchling head start; survival and dispersal studies; creating and maintaining breeding and assurance colonies; community outreach and education; rapid response, rehabilitation, and repatriation of confiscated animals; and law enforcement training.

Key Species

Key Species

Heosemys depressa

Arakan Forest Turtle

Critically Endangered

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Geochelone platynota

Burmese Star Tortoise

Critically Endangered

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Myanmar

Lead Partners and Supporters

Myanmar Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation-Forestry,  Wildlife Reserves Singapore,  Andrew Sabin and the Sabin Family Foundation,  Andrew Walde,  Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund,  Paul and Linda Gould,  Holohil Systems, Ltd.,   National Geographic Society,   Panaphil Foundation,   Paul Goulet and Little Rays Reptiles,  IUCN-SOS (Save Our Species), Ed Neil,  Turtle Conservation Fund

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Kalyar Platt
Director

Turtle Survival Alliance

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