A New Beginning for Confiscated Tortoises

By Tsanta Rakotonanahary, Head of Veterinary Support, TSA Madagascar Reader discretion advised: This blog includes images of injured tortoises that some readers may find distressing. Each confiscation marks a new beginning—an odyssey of hope rising from hardship. From January to April of this year, TSA Madagascar has already received over 1,000 tortoises rescued from six […]

Building the Blueprint: Creating Reference Genomes for Turtle Conservation

Each year, an estimated one million turtles are trafficked globally.  At major U.S. airports, turtles are among the most heavily trafficked reptiles. Thousands are intercepted just in time, before they enter illegal wildlife trade channels supplying the pet market. But even when they are confiscated, a difficult question remains: Where do they belong?  Many turtle […]