The Rarest Turtle on Earth: How a Giant Vanished from a Famous River System

Freshwater extinctions rarely happen overnight, especially in a habitat as large as the Yangtze River. However, it’s still ...
Mongabay

The slow demise of turtles and tortoises

Founder’s Briefs: An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries. Turtles and tortoises have outlived dinosaurs, endured ice ages, and ...
VTDigger

From invasive weeds to floods, the wood turtle is at risk in Vermont

While spiny softshell turtles are threatened in Vermont and spotted turtles are endangered, wood turtles could soon be threatened in the state due to land use change. That is why the state’s Fish & ...
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Inspectors uncover massive surge in concerning cargo on train routes: 'A tip was received'

Authorities suspect that this latest operation is part of a larger pattern. Inspectors uncover massive surge in concerning cargo on train routes: 'A tip was received' first appeared on The Cool Down.
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The silent demise of turtles and tortoises: Struggling to survive in the modern world

Turtles and tortoises, members of the order Testudines, have endured ice ages, continental shifts, and even the extinction of dinosaurs, embodying resilience and longevity. Yet, a recent global ...
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Bangladeshi Detained For Keeping 100 Turtles Without Licence In Penang

The Penang Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) detained a Bangladeshi national for allegedly keeping 100 turtles and softshell turtles without a licence during a raid on a house in ...