Sea turtle eggs get some protection with artificial eggs October 9, 2020 Sea turtles are threatened with extinction and the international trade of sea turtle products is restricted global export laws. But in Central America, sea… Continue Reading
Tuesday Turtles: Warning issued after two dogs attack nesting turtle in the Caymans September 24, 2019 The Department of Environment in Cayman has issued a warning to pet owners after two roaming dogs were caught on camera attacking a nesting… Continue Reading
Tuesday Turtles: 99% of baby turtles don’t make it to adulthood due to hazardous conditions September 10, 2019 September marks the beginning of a perilous journey for baby turtles as they must begin trekking towards wetlands where they can spend their winters…. Continue Reading
Tuesday Turtles: Loggerhead sea turtles nesting in record numbers July 16, 2019 It’s just halfway through the annual nesting season for sea turtles in the SE coast of the U.S., but it’s looking to be a… Continue Reading
Thursday Turtles: 1,500 exotic turtles and tortoises found duct-taped inside luggage in Manila March 7, 2019 Customs officials in Manila have seized 1,529 live exotic turtles found inside the luggage of a passenger arriving in the Phillippines from Hong Kong. … Continue Reading
Hundreds of bear claws leads to discovery of dead turtles in suspect’s home January 22, 2019 The recovery of more than 1,600 bear claws seized from three suspected wildlife smugglers in Thailand has also uncovered the carcasses of dead turtles… Continue Reading
Cold-stunned turtles fly from New England to warmer climates in Florida December 18, 2018 Cold-stunned turtles are being flown from chilly New England to the warmer climates in the south under a new program that transfer. Over the… Continue Reading
More than 100 baby giant turtles stolen from Galapagos islands breeding facility October 9, 2018 A total of 123 baby giant turtles have been stolen from a breeding facility in the Galapagos islands, a lawmaker from Ecuador’s prized archipelago… Continue Reading
Man fined after getting caught with 40 turtles in his pants February 26, 2016 Ever wonder what the penalty would be if you got caught smuggling turtles in your pants? Well, in Canada, there’s a price to pay… Continue Reading
Smuggling scheme foiled: Officials save baby turtles crammed in envelope October 22, 2014 People try to smuggle the usual things into Canada. Drugs, guns, jewels, illegal workers. But Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) seems to be dealing with… Continue Reading
