In April 2021, when the Vennaru River, a tributary of the Cauvery, was at its ebb under the summer sun, a team of researchers ...

This article describes how to manage the freshwater turtle in this phase of healing ... and ultraviolet light as necessary, depending on species. Dry-docked animals must be provided with a ...

One of the key studies conducted in Brazil identified six new species of Haemogregarina infecting local freshwater turtles, significantly expanding the known diversity of these parasites in the ...

Turtles and tortoises move too slowly to pursue active prey. Tortoises are mostly herbivores, although some species will also eat carrion. They feed on grasses, weeds, leafy greens, flowers, and some ...

This species is identified as “one of the world’s largest freshwater turtles.” During the late Pleistocene, the armored reptile existed for around 40,000 to 9,000 years. Maturin is named ...

Discover the lesser-known wildlife of Tamil Nadu, from elusive otters to pangolins, and the conservation efforts to protect ...

By Abhishyant Kidangoor It might sound hyperbolic to say that finding even one female turtle can revive an entire species.

In 2011 we filed a petition to list all the map turtles, as well as several other freshwater turtle species, under Appendix II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES).

Conservationists warn that if the freshwater turtle trade is not controlled, it could drive multiple turtle species to extinction. See All Key Ideas On Dec. 28, 2024, wildlife inspectors from ...

WWF-Hong Kong, in association with the Hong Kong Bird Watching Society, Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden, Outdoor Wildlife ...

Manas National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Assam, is home to some of the rarest and most endangered wildlife ...