Category: Turtles & Tortoises Information & News
Two Non-Native Tortoises Found In Utah Desert Reserve
Folks who no longer can care for a sulcata tortoise, or any animal, should turn them into a rescue. They should never be released into the wild. [...]
Arkansas To Study Potential Restrictions On Turtle Harvesting
Currently turtle trappers in Arkansas can take an unlimited number of 14 turtle species in the state.
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Twitter Co-Founder’s Tortoise Found After Missing 5 Months
Roshi has been in Biz Stone's care for more than 15 years. [...]
Nearly 300 Sea Turtle Hatchlings In Florida Rescued From Hurricane Leslie
These green and loggerhead sea turtles wait out the stormy weather at the Brevard Zoo. [...]
123 Galapagos Tortoise Hatchlings Stolen From Galapagos Islands
Thieves made off with the critically endangered tortoises early this month. [...]
Injured Sea Turtle Found With Large Eel In Its Body Cavity
A goldspotted eel was removed from a sea turtle that was rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard. [...]
Injured Eastern Box Turtle Outfitted With Legos To Help Him Move About
The Legos were fashioned into a wheelchair to help him move about until he is healed enough to be released. [...]
Why It Matters Where The Turtles Have Gone
Sixty one percent of the 356 turtle species in the world are threatened or already extinct in modern times. [...]
56 Hermann’s Tortoises Stolen From A Cupulatta Park In Corsica
All 56 tortoises are microchipped and the park wants anyone who has information to contact them. [...]
Reward For Information Leading To Death of Sea Turtle Upped By $5,000
The loggerhead sea turtle was euthanized due to the extent of its injuries. [...]
Michigan Boy Seeks Return Of His Lost Tortoise
Spike went missing when he escaped his enclosure in Parchment, MI. [...]
Three-Legged Desert Tortoise Finds New Home At Posh Arizona Resort
Cisco received the red-carpet treatment when he arrived at the resort, complete with a welcoming committee of staff and guests. [...]
NOAA Offers Reward For Info Regarding Deliberate Sea Turtle Death
The loggerhead sea turtle's injuries were so severe it had to be euthanized. [...]
Head Starting Gopher Tortoises Increases Chances Of Survival
A University of Georgia study concluded that head starting gopher tortoises increases their chance of survival in the wild. [...]
Shanon Gann To Head Brevard Zoo’s Sea Turtle Healing Center
Gann will oversee the staff, including 50+ volunteers, as they work to rehabilitate injured sea turtles brought to the center. [...]
Blanding’s Turtle Hatchlings Surprise Officials At Dakota County Park In Minnesota
There is another nest in the park that will soon have hatchling Blanding's turtles as well. [...]
More Than 300 Olive Ridley Sea Turtles Found Dead In Abandoned Fishing Net
The dead sea turtles were brought to shore and buried. [...]
Man On Vacation In Hawaii Fined $1,500 For Harassing Sea Turtle And Touching Monk Seal
A man on vacation in Hawaii was fined $1,500 for harassing a sea turtle while on the island of Kauai, and then posting his acts on social media, accor [...]
After 11 Days, Escaped Tortoise Is Found 9 Miles From Home
Flash was luckily found in seemingly great shape. [...]
Stolen Box Turtle Named David Beckham Returned To Florida Teaching Zoo
One of four chelonians stolen from the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo has been recovered. [...]
Four Sulcata Tortoises Stolen From Kingston Maurward College In England
One of the stolen tortoises requires daily medical care. [...]
Commercial Turtle Trapping Banned In Texas
Prior to the ban, residents could harvest an unlimited number of four turtle species on private property, including spiny softshell turtles. [...]
Turtle That Roamed The Earth 228 Million Years Ago Without A Shell Discovered In China
The shell-less turtle, named Eorhynchochelys sinensis was found in China. [...]
Spanish Police Raid Largest Illegal Turtle Farm In Europe
Spanish police have shut down what it says is the largest illegal turtle and tortoise farm in Europe. [...]
