Last week was the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Endangered Species Act of 1973, one of the most important tools for modern conservation in the U.S.A. and a model for similar laws among the states as well as other nations. … Continued
This week’s post comes to you courtesy of ZNE’s Field Biologist, Jimmy Welch. What do you do when you lose a turtle? We often talk about radiotracking turtles, using an antenna and radio receiver to follow their movements. On the … Continued
Zoo New England is proud to announce that our Hatchling And Turtle Conservation through Headstarting program (also known as H.A.T.C.H.) won Top Honors for the AZA North American Conservation Award! The AZA (Association of Zoos & Aquariums) is the foremost … Continued
After we release our headstarted turtles back to the wild, we don’t just cross our fingers and hope for the best. We track several released individuals every year to collect information on how they adjust to their wild lives and … Continued
All of our headstarting efforts with native turtles share the ultimate goal of restoring populations in need. Our oldest such project with the Blanding’s turtles at Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge has always served as a model for others, and … Continued