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Historic Repatriation of 912 Critically Endangered…
For Immediate Release Turtle Survival Alliance Announces Historic Repatriation of 912 Critically Endangered Tortoises Seized in Thailand December 13, 2024 CONTACT: Jordan Gray, Turtle Survival...
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Alice, Who Likes Turtles
Our passion for turtle conservation reaches across generations and borders, inspiring people of all ages to take action. One recent story stands out—meet Alice, age...
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An Interview with Hicatee Heroes: The…
From left: Belize Foundation for Research and Environmental Education (BFREE) Science and Education Fellows Heston Castillo, Andrew Choco, and Samih Young in Belize. Andrew holds...
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Species Spotlights
Species Spotlight: Mesoamerican Slider
The last species we’re spotlighting for Hicatee Awareness Month is the Mesoamerican Slider! Like the other friends of the Hicatee we’ve featured this month, this turtle faces...
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Species Spotlights
Species Spotlight: Mexican Giant Musk Turtle
Meet another friend of the Hicatee, the Mexican Giant Musk Turtle! This impressive turtle is found in southern Mexico and the northernmost reaches of Central...
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Happy National Hicatee Day!
Today, October 17, is National Hicatee Day! Throughout Hicatee Awareness Month, we’ve been featuring threatened Belizean freshwater turtle species that we work with. Today, we’re...
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Spotted Turtles Swim Off Into The…
In this guest post from our partner, the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR), we are pleased to share the story of these Spotted Turtles...
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Wekiwa Springs Surveys Celebrate 25 Years
By Jordan Gray, External Relations Manager This fall, we celebrated a major milestone for a remarkable survey effort of Turtle Survival Alliance. In October, the...
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Species Spotlights
Species Spotlight: Furrowed Wood Turtle
Meet the next Belizean turtle we’re spotlighting for Hicatee Awareness Month – the Furrowed Wood Turtle! This turtle is found mostly on land and occasionally...
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Species Spotlight: Central American Snapping Turtle
Throughout Hicatee Awareness Month, we’re featuring four Belizean turtle species that also face threats and ways we help through conservation actions with our partner, the Belize...
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Kicking Off the 8th Annual Hicatee…
Join us this October as we raise awareness of the endangered turtles of Belize, and ways you can help them this Hicatee Awareness Month! Hicatee...
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Tails from the Turtle Survival Center:…
Tails from the Turtle Survival Center: Turtle School and Hatching Season By A.J. Fetterman, Chelonian Keeper II, Turtle Survival Center Summer has come and gone...
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