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Largest Seizure of Ploughshare Tortoises Made in Thailand
One day after the conclusion of the CITES Conference of the Parties, Royal Thai Customs officers arrested a 38-year-old Thai man while he was attempting to collect a bag containing tortoises at the airport’s luggage carousel.
Turtle Ball Coverage
The Turtle Conservancy’s first annual Turtle Ball at the Bowery Hotel in New York City was a success! We raised over $250,000 that will go directly towards turtle and tortoise conservation.
Media and Outreach: 2012 Recap
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.
Turtle Conservancy and Eric Goode on CBS 60 Minutes
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.
The Tortoise: Order Your Copy Today!
Order your copy of THE TORTOISE today!
Inaugural Issue of The Tortoise
The Turtle Conservancy is proud to announce the launch of its new publication The Tortoise. The Tortoise is a magazine dedicated to the appreciation and conservation of tortoises and turtles and their habitats worldwide.
Wildlife Market Surveys in Jakarta
Trade of wildlife is quite extensive in Asia. Last month a Turtle Conservancy Team met Chris Shepherd of TRAFFIC Southeast Asia to conduct surveys of the wildlife markets in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Behler Chelonian Center Update: May 2012
Hannah Lucas and Pratyaporn Wanchai join the BCC Team; Ploughshare Tortoise courtship continues; Chaco Tortoise eggs develop in the BCC’s incubator.
Help Nate Save the Turtles
Nate Padavick of “They Draw & Travel” was kind enough to illustrate this awesome map of Madagascar to help raise funds for tortoise conservation. Support the cause and buy a print!
