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In Myanmar, reptiles are rapidly disappearing—the result of poaching and other threats. The good news: all hope is not lost for critically endangered turtles. Rescue...

¬† Christine Light (Sulawesi Chelonian Conservation Program Coordinator) and Cris Hagen (TSA’s Turtle Survival Center Director of Animal Management) are currently on Sulawesi Island, Indonesia...

By Cris Hagen The Turtle Survival Center is proud to announce its first ever captive breeding of the critically endangered Rote Island Snake-necked Turtle (Chelodina...

By Clinton Doak When asked, many people will tell you that the happiest day of their lives is either their wedding day or the day...

By Clinton Doak, Andrew Walde, and Jordan Gray The Koh Kong Reptile Conservation Center (KKRCC) in Koh Kong Province, Cambodia, officially opened in November 2017....

New York, April 17, 2019 — Steadfast efforts continue to prevent the extinction of the Yangtze Giant Softshell Turtle (Rafetus swinhoei), even with the news...

by Jordan Gray Who: Shane Boylan, DVM What: Chief Veterinarian, South Carolina Aquarium Where: Charleston, South Carolina, USA Jordan Gray: What is your earliest childhood memory with a turtle...

by Jordan Gray Who: Andrew Brinker What: Science Teacher, Paschal High School Where: Fort Worth, Texas, USA Jordan Gray: What is your earliest childhood memory...

by Jordan Gray  A photograph taken of the Yangtze Giant Softshell Turtle in Xuan Khanh Lake in May 2017. This photo however did not constitute clear...

by Jordan Gray A photograph taken of the Yangtze Giant Softshell Turtle in Xuan Khanh Lake in May 2017. This photo however did not constitute...

Indian Flapshell Turtle (Lissemys punctata) Countries of Origin: Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Pakistan IUCN Status: Least Concern (Vulnerable status recommended 2017) Habitat: Marshes, rivers,...

Who: Rishika Dubla What: Senior Project Officer Where: Terai Project, Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh   How did you first become involved in turtle and tortoise conservation...