Posted by Paul on May 23, 2013 · Leave a Comment
Several interesting hatches this month; Jim Buskirk visited the BCC; Patagonia funded the purchase of a new diagnostic ultrasound machine
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Posted by Paul on April 29, 2013 · Leave a Comment
Behler Chelonian Center happenings for the month of April.
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Posted by Paul on April 25, 2013 · Leave a Comment
Earth Day is a time to share with the community a wonderful day of “unplugged” activities and learn more about how we can all contribute toward a greener planet.
Posted by admin on March 26, 2013 · Leave a Comment
We have a new Collection Manager + new hatchlings!
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Posted by admin on February 26, 2013 · 1 Comment
The Behler Chelonian Center has had an extremely productive year hatching turtles and tortoises thus far.
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Posted by admin on February 15, 2013 · Leave a Comment
Last week, five Critically Endangered Golden Coin Turtles made their way from the Turtle Conservancy’s renowned captive-breeding facility in California to the species’ native Hong Kong.
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Posted by Paul on January 23, 2013 · 4 Comments
The Turtle Conservancy’s Behler Chelonian Center is the premiere facility for breeding Critically Endangered turtles and tortoises in the United States. The Behler Chelonian Center had a banner year in 2012.
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Posted by Max on January 22, 2013 · Leave a Comment
2012 represented a milestone year for the Turtle Conservancy with regards to press and outreach. Magazines, television, meetings, and even a projection on a wall in New York City all featured the work of the Turtle Conservancy.
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Posted by admin on December 11, 2012 · 2 Comments
Turtles and tortoises have been roaming the planet for 200 million years, but now many of them are endangered by poachers who can sell some animals for as much as $60,000. Lesley Stahl reports from Madagascar.
Category Behler Chelonian Center, Feature, In the Field, New Hatchlings, News, Travel, Turtle Conservancy · Tagged with 60 minutes, astrochelys yniphora, CBS, conservation, eric goode, lesley stahl, Madagascar, ploughshare tortoise, tc, turtle conservancy
Posted by Paul on December 6, 2012 · Leave a Comment
New hatchlings, a record clutch of 17 Burmese Star Tortoise eggs, Repticon 2012, and more!
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