Over 200 hatchlings emerge at the Hicatee Conservation and Research Center in Belize
By Heather Barrett, Deputy Director, Belize Foundation for Research and Education Over-collection for food and the pet trade has pushed wild populations of the critically endangered Central American River Turtle (Dermatemys mawii), known locally as the Hicatee, to the brink of extinction. In Belize, TSAC supports the Belize Foundation for Research and Environmental Education (BFREE) […]
The Long Road: Supporting Radiated Tortoises’ Return to the Wild
While the dramatic rescue of wildlife from illegal export often grabs headlines, the subsequent recovery process is a lengthy, less glamorous journey. The day-to-day care of confiscated turtles and tortoises is often overlooked, and yet it is arguably the most critical step on the road to reintroduction. It takes a skilled and dedicated team of […]
From Maples to Baobabs: Turtle Survival Alliance Canada’s (TSAC) Support for Madagascar’s Turtles
Endemic to southern Madagascar, the Radiated Tortoise (Astrochelys radiata, IUCN Critically Endangered, CITES I), is known for its dark shell with golden stripes radiating from the center of its scutes. Once one of the most abundant tortoises on Earth, this species has recently undergone a drastic population decline. At the current rate, experts estimate that […]