Focal Species:
Dahl’s Toad-headed Turtle (Mesoclemmys dahli) – Critically Endangered
Giant South American River Turtle (Podocnemis expansa) – Critically Endangered
Magdalena River Turtle (Podocnemis lewyana) – Critically Endangered
Dunn’s Mud Turtle (Kinosternon dunni) – Vulnerable
Red-footed Tortoise (Chelonoidis carbonarius) – Vulnerable
Chelonian Threats:
Poaching for consumption, river damming, pollution, nesting beach degradation, deforestation, genetic isolation, agriculture and livestock land utilization
Action:
Identify and translocate naturally-occurring nests, release hatchlings, construction of artificial nesting beaches, support field surveys and studies, habitat protection, habitat restoration, nesting beach and female protection, community outreach and education
TSA Programs/Collaborations/Partnerships:
Tortugas del Sinú
Tropical Dry Forest
La Virgen – Orinoco Region
Regional Partners:
Wildlife Conservation Society, Econbiba, Fundación Mario Santo Domingo, People’s Trust for Endangered Species, Ecopetrol, Fundación Omacha