Turtle Survival Alliance Highlights Their Spring Break Activities
Do you think you had an awesome spring break? Well what could be more exciting than spending break swimming in a pond and grabbing turtles? That’s what a group of volunteers from universities and colleges around the United States did earlier this year. The TSA, partnering with the NAFTRG, hosted the spring turtle sampling in both New Braunfels, TX and Florida. With more than 31 volunteers attending the Texas event, this was the most successful recorded sampling year. Cameramen from Nat Geo Wild documented the weekend, and many species were captured, recorded, and re-released. Florida was equally as successful with a catch rate of 1004 animals. Additionally, the presence of manatees made it a memorable event. Read more about the adventures of the weekend on the TSA blog.
Turtle News From Around the World
Conservation
Seychelles: Meet the conservation interns
AU: Watch these tiny turtles take the plunge-VIDEO
India: 23 Batagur kachuga destined for markets are rescued
Biology
USA: Check out the newest field guide by professor Carr
USA: Incredible catch on fishing trip
Crime & Punishment
India: Raid results in tortoise confiscation and arrests
Education
USA: Education to promote awareness at Hobbitstee
Obituaries
USA: Another boat-strike casualty
Miscellany
USA: Supposed bravery doesn’t end well-VIDEO
Did You Know…
Tortoises can die from renal failure later in life due to improper diet and hydration as neonates.
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Photo from Jordan Gray.
