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Turtle Recue Project Update, 2 Sept 2020: First hatchlings have arrived!

Turtle Recue Project Update, 2 Sept 2020: First hatchlings have arrived!

Watch as the first hatchlings of the season burst out of their nest!

Turtle Rescue, General ConservationDeborah ChenSeptember 2, 2020taricaya, turtle rescue, turtlesComment

Turtle Rescue Update, 5 Aug 2020: Interview with local staff

Turtle Rescue Update, 5 Aug 2020: Interview with local staff

Hear from our local staff on what they think of our Turtle Rescue Project

Turtle RescueDeborah ChenAugust 5, 2020taricaya, turtles, turtle rescueComment

Turtle Rescue Project Update, 4 Aug 2020: Arrau turtle (Charapa) nest found!

Turtle Rescue Project Update, 4 Aug 2020: Arrau turtle (Charapa) nest found!

Turtle RescueDeborah ChenAugust 4, 2020charapa, turtle, turtle rescue, taricayaComment

Turtle Rescue Project Update, 18 July 2020

Turtle Rescue Project Update, 18 July 2020

Learn about the process of building our turtle hatchery using the best quality materials available

Turtle Rescue, General ConservationDeborah ChenJuly 19, 2020taricaya, turtles, turtle rescueComment

Turtle Rescue Project Update, 15 July 2020

Turtle Rescue Project Update, 15 July 2020

After some unfavorable weather conditions, the turtles are back laying their eggs

Turtle RescueDeborah ChenJuly 15, 2020taricaya, turtles, turtle rescueComment

Turtle Rescue Project Update, 14 July 2020

Turtle Rescue Project Update, 14 July 2020

Female taricaya turtles (Podocnemis unifilis) digging nests and laying eggs at the Tapiche Reserve

Turtle Rescue, General ConservationDeborah ChenJuly 14, 2020taricaya, turtle, turtle rescueComment

Turtle Rescue Update, 13 July 2020

Turtle RescueDeborah ChenJuly 13, 2020taricaya, turtle, turtle rescueComment

Nighttime turtle rescue 2020

Turtle RescueDeborah ChenJuly 2, 2020taricaya, turtles, turtle rescueComment

Announcing a GoFundMe to support our Turtle Rescue, created by our friend Louisa Wang!

Announcing a GoFundMe to support our Turtle Rescue, created by our friend Louisa Wang!

Turtle Rescue, General ConservationDeborah ChenJune 25, 2020taricaya, turtles, turtle rescueComment