SUMMARY In Hinduism, Buddhism and in Islam, various species of turtles are reared in temple ponds and are sometimes even worshipped. These temples are visited by a large portion of…
SUMMARY The Lake Pátzcuaro salamander (Ambystoma dumerilii) is a highly endangered salamander species that is endemic only to Lake Pátzcuaro in Mexico. This lake is located at 1920 meters (6300…
SUMMARY More than 50% of Asian turtle species are ranked by the IUCN as Critically Endangered or Endangered,which means they are on the brink of extinction. The plight of some of…
SUMMARY Turtles are exploited worldwide. They are not only sold en masse in the international pet trade; but in many countries, they remain an important protein source to this day.…
SUMMARY Africa’s rarest turtle is an enigma. The last known individual in captivity died in 2009 in the US, and no turtles have been spotted in the wild for the…
SUMMARAY The Northern River Terrapin (Batagur baska) is a giant river turtle. It can reach a length of up to 60 cm (23.6 in). They lived in river mouths and…
Turtle Island in Action See how we create change with science and dedication. HOW WE WORK THE PILLARS OF TURTLE ISLAND Our mission is to save turtles and tortoises through…
MEET: THE TURTLE THE MOST ENDANGERED VERTEBRATE ANIMAL ON THE PLANET Learn what makes turtles so unique and indispensable to our planet. TURTLES ARE... PARAGONS OF LONGEVITY Having survived over…
