Turtles
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Animals USA
A First in Decades: Tiny Turtle Hatchlings Find Their Way to the Water
Off the coast of Louisiana, the United States, tiny and endangered sea turtle hatchlings have been observed for the first time in more than 75 years, proof that restoration projects are crucial to protect the wildlife on the small parcel of land.
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Environment
Environment Comoros
This Archipelagos Will Have Five New Protected Areas
Following twenty years of efforts, the archipelagic nation of Comoros is finally expanding its network of protected areas, going from one to six - including three marine protected areas - to better protect turtles and other species.
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Animals
Animals Australia
Mix Tech with Indigenous Knowledge, and We Could Save Turtles from Extinction
A system that combines modern technology and indigenous knowledge has been developed to save turtles from extinction by monitoring Australia’s beaches from the air to better identify where interventions are needed.
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Animals
Animals Vietnam
Now That a Female Turtle Has Been Found, This Species Could Survive
A potential female mate to the Swinhoe’s softshell turtle, the second known living member of the world’s most endangered turtle species, has been found in Vietnam, giving the animal a fair fighting chance of survival.
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Animals
Animals Myanmar
This Turtle Has a Very, Very Good Reason to “Smile”: Escape from Extinction
Twenty years ago, the Burmese roofed turtle, which has a natural goofy smile, was presumed extinct. After discovering a few survivors, scientists have grown the population back close to 1,000 animals in captivity.