300 Burmese Star Tortoises Transferred for Release in Myanmar
by¬†Steve and Kalyar Platt¬† Another milestone was reached this month in our efforts, in partnership with the Wildlife Conservation Society, to reestablish a population of wild Burmese star tortoises (Geochelone platynota) in Myanmar. On 4 January 2015 at a wildlife sanctuary in central Myanmar, 300 captive-bred and headstarted subadult tortoises (3-5 years old) were moved […]
Veterinary Cross-training at the TSC
by¬†Heather Lowe¬† Sheena Koeth, the Veterinary Care Manager at the Turtle Survival Center (TSC), and a senior veterinary technician from the National¬†Aquarium in Baltimore recently joined forces to share their knowledge of animal health. The two met at the 2014 Association of Zoo Veterinary Technicians conference in Jekyll Island, Georgia. During her visit, Sarah McMillen […]
Virtual Poster Session #1, 18th Annual Symposium on the Conservation and Biology of Tortoises and Freshwater Turtles
Welcome to Poster Session #1 for the 18th Annual Symposium ‚Äî A Virtual Experience ‚Äî Visit this page between August 06- September 2nd, 2020 to view and comment on over 20 virtual posters related to Chelonian Research and Conservation. Session #1 presenters will be available during that time to respond to comments on their posters! […]
Moved from Temple Ponds to the Wild, Black Softshell Turtles walk towards Revival
Read this article on the Black Softshell turtle by Deepanwita Gita Niyogi for Mongabay to learn MORE! Last year, 70 hatchlings of the Black Softshell Turtle were released in Pobitora wildlife sanctuary in Assam. Since 2016, 300 hatchlings have been released in the wild under a program where turtles are bred in temple ponds and […]
Monitoring Movements in the Meta River
Acoustic Transmitters & South American River Turtles: To increasingly close gaps in knowledge and reveal some of the mysteries that surround the South American River Turtle, a WCS/TSA Colombia team started installing acoustic transmitters in a group of individuals, to monitor their voyages and movements in the Meta River, the first time this technology is […]
A Giving Tuesday Message from the President
Dear Valued Supporter, As a long-time “zoo man” of 40 years I’ve seen a lot of changes in our field over time, most of them positive. But the impact of COVID-19 has impacted zoos and aquariums in ways I could not have predicted back in early March when the pandemic was finally resonating here in […]
TSA Coloring Page Art Contest!
Get your coloring tools ready. In our effort to help engage turtle lovers of all ages in a fun, artistic, and educational outlet, we are holding our first-ever TSA Coloring Pages Art Contest. To participate just follow the rules below! Here are the rules: – Choose one coloring page HERE: Turtle Coloring Pages – One […]
TSA Webinar: A World of Turtles
In our effort to continue educating turtle lovers of all ages during these trying times, the TSA invites you to join us for our FREE LIVE WEBINAR in celebration of World Turtle Day®–! A World of Turtles: Turtle Diversity Across Our Planet In celebration of World Turtle Day®– the TSA will teach you about turtle […]
TSA Webinar # 7
In our effort to continue educating turtle lovers of all ages during these trying times, the TSA invites you to join us for our FREE LIVE WEBINAR! Turtles 401: Q & A with Jordan Gray Get YOUR Turtle Questions Ready! In this webinar the TSA’s Communication and Outreach Coordinator Jordan Gray will continue teaching you […]
TSA Around the World: North America
Get YOUR Turtle Questions Ready! CLICK HERE TO WATCH! In this new webinar series, TSA’s Communication and Outreach Coordinator Jordan Gray takes you around the world to see how the Turtle Survival Alliance makes a positive impact for tortoises and freshwater turtles across our many range-country programs. This week, we begin in North America, and […]
A Giving Tuesday Message from Rick Hudson
As a long-time “zoo man” of 40 years I’ve seen a lot of changes in our field over time, most of them positive. But the impact of COVID-19 has impacted zoos and aquariums in ways I could not have predicted back in early March when the pandemic was finally resonating here in the U.S. This […]
Call to Action: America’s Turtles Need Your Help
SIGN THE CALL TO ACTION LETTER HERE! Wildlife Experts Agree: Native Turtles in the U.S. Are Under Siege From Illegal Collection Combined with other threats, the toll from poaching could wipe out populations of native turtles. For Immediate Release Contacts: Scott Buchanan, Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management; 401-782-3720; scott.buchanan@dem.ri.gov Dave Collins, Tennessee Aquarium; 423-785-4081; […]
