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November 1, 2006

News Items for November 1, 2006

Farm points way out of turtle trap
West Palm man convicted of poaching turtle eggs on Juno Beach
Riverbanks and SC Aquarium Announce the Release of Two Loggerhead Sea Turtles
Turtle farming comes to Md.
Tortoise protection to toughen

Posted by turtledown on November 1, 2006 8:54 AM | | Comments (0)

Desert Tortoise vs. The World

Yes, I know my last real blog entry was about a tortoise book. Well, this entry is, too.

Thomas R. Van Devender has written this work on the plight of the threatened Sonoran and Sinaloan desert tortoises, relatives of the well known "regular" desert tortoise, Gopherus agassizii.

"Differences in climate and habitat have shaped the evolution of three races of desert tortoises as they have adapted to changes in heat, rainfall, and sources of food and shelter as the deserts developed in the last ten million years. This book presents the first comprehensive summary of the natural history, biology, and conservation of the Sonoran and Sinaloan desert tortoises, reviewing the current state of knowledge of these creatures with appropriate comparisons to Mohave tortoises."

I haven't read it yet. I have of course added it to my Amazon.com wish list.

Links to info about the book:
University of Arizona Press web page (purchase the book here)
Electronic Green Journal book review
Smithsonian National Zoological Park book review

Try adding up all the fines you will receive if you mess with this animal:
Summary of Laws That Protect Desert Tortoises

Links to more great desert tortoise information:
Desert Tortoise Wildlife Information
Desert Tortoise, Gopherus agassizii
The Desert Tortoise Council
California Turtle and Tortoise Club's Desert Tortoise Care Sheet
Desert Tortoise Diet Sheet

And a great desert tortoise picture to print for your kids to color:
Desert Tortoise Printout

Posted by turtledown on November 1, 2006 1:02 PM | | Comments (0)

November 2, 2006

News Items for November 2, 2006

Rehabilitated sea turtle finds freedom on Clearwater Beach
Mote Marine to release rehabilitated loggerhead turtle
Turtle nests down, hatchlings up
Riverbanks turtle goes home to sea

Posted by turtledown on November 2, 2006 8:51 AM | | Comments (0)

November 3, 2006

News Items for November 3, 2006

Turtle nests down but hatchlings up
NCL Kicks Off Turtle Release and Research Program

Posted by turtledown on November 3, 2006 8:48 AM | | Comments (0)

November 4, 2006

News Items for November 4, 2006

Flagler begins research for gopher tortoise relocation
Win-win situation for everyone

Posted by turtledown on November 4, 2006 8:46 AM | | Comments (0)

November 5, 2006

News Items for November 5, 2006

State planning attempt to bring back alligator snapping turtles
Flashlights add to turtle woes

Posted by turtledown on November 5, 2006 8:45 AM | | Comments (0)

November 6, 2006

News Items for November 6, 2006

Raiders nick pet tortoise

Posted by turtledown on November 6, 2006 6:33 PM | | Comments (0)

November 7, 2006

News Items for November 7, 2006

Endangered turtle could make a comeback in Illinois
Turtle hopes rest with pig cull

Posted by turtledown on November 7, 2006 2:59 PM | | Comments (0)

November 8, 2006

News Items for November 8, 2006

Pulau Upeh to be turned into turtle sanctuary
Study focuses on turtle protection

Posted by turtledown on November 8, 2006 2:56 PM | | Comments (0)

November 9, 2006

Turtle 1, Pam Anderson 1

So, Pamela Anderson is making a film in which her character is to have a pet turtle. But Pam the PETA member wishes for the role of the turtle to be 100% animatronics so that no animals are harmed or used in the production of the film.

According to Ms Anderson, her request will be granted.

Now, I'm not sure any of my tortoises would mind hanging around on a movie set for a few weeks, and I question the decision to go ahead with the special effect. How large is this film's budget, anyway? Will the animators effectively capture the nuances of a turtle's movements and behavior?

Sigh.... But I must admit that I admire Pam's determination and respect for animals, and I can feel the Pam-Turtle/Turtle-Pam love. I think both parties win.

The story:
Pammie's loonie turtle demand

Posted by turtledown on November 9, 2006 3:02 PM | | Comments (0)

News Items for November 9, 2006

Loggerhead sea turtle nesting in steep decline
ICI Pakistan conducts beach-cleaning activity
Sea Turtle release

Posted by turtledown on November 9, 2006 6:27 PM | | Comments (0)

November 10, 2006

News Items for November 10, 2006

Wildlife ranger recognised for quarantine efforts
Red Tide aids turtle research
Rehabilitated turtles released back in natural habitat

Posted by turtledown on November 10, 2006 6:34 PM | | Comments (0)

November 11, 2006

News Items for November 11, 2006

Giant turtle to go on show in Shanghai
Group 1st to use new gopher tortoise policy

Posted by turtledown on November 11, 2006 6:36 PM | | Comments (0)

More on Pam and turtle

I get the feeling that shoddy reporting is at work, or turtle-flatulence is actually part of the plot of Pam Anderson's new film.

According to reports, the animatronic turtle that's being used in filming won't stop...er...passing gas...resulting in retakes because Pam won't stop laughing.

I for one can't wait to see the outtakes when this comes to DVD.

The story:
Pamela Anderson Laughs Off Farting Movie Set Turtle

Posted by turtledown on November 11, 2006 6:56 PM | | Comments (0)

November 13, 2006

News Items for November 13, 2006

Turtle plans mapped out
Nesting trend raises alarm
Endangered turtle in trouble from warmer climate
Franklin out of his shell

Posted by turtledown on November 13, 2006 6:38 PM | | Comments (0)

November 14, 2006

News Items for November 14, 2006

Memorial to 175yo tortoise unveiled
Treasure Island hatches Turtle naming rights plan

Posted by turtledown on November 14, 2006 6:43 PM | | Comments (0)

All hail our new baby leopard tortoise overlord

The Denver Zoo has hatched its first-ever leopard tortoise. A baby leopard tortoise is a wonderful thing. That was mine as a baby, pictured at left. Though I can't help but wonder why the overabundant supply of leopard tortoises in the pet trade just wasn't enough for the zoo ... but like I said, a baby leopard tortoise is a wonderful thing.

Links, with pictures of newborn tort:
Denver Zoo Welcomes First Baby Leopard Tortoise
Leopard tortoise hatched at Denver Zoo

Posted by turtledown on November 14, 2006 7:00 PM | | Comments (0)

November 15, 2006

News Items for November 15, 2006

Zoo memorial to famous tortoise
Bonita joins effort to protect sea turtles

Posted by turtledown on November 15, 2006 6:44 PM | | Comments (0)

November 16, 2006

News Items for November 16, 2006

Loggerhead turtle planned to be released from Anna Maria Island
Displaced tortoise gets a new home in KZN
Loggerhead Turtle Numbers Slide on Florida Nesting Beaches
Giant turtle washes ashore after propeller accident
Box turtle affected industrial park designation

Posted by turtledown on November 16, 2006 6:45 PM | | Comments (0)

Caption Me!

NBC 10 wants your input. This Associated Press photograph of an Atantic baby sea turtle hatching from its egg lends itself to many captions. Send in your suggestion!

My favorite caption so far: "Wait, you are so not my mom."

Posted by turtledown on November 16, 2006 6:48 PM | | Comments (0)

November 17, 2006

News Items for November 17, 2006

Sea Turtle release success

Posted by turtledown on November 17, 2006 6:54 PM | | Comments (0)

November 19, 2006

News Items for November 19, 2006

Turtle hatching success rate may help offset drop in area nest numbers
Kenya: Conservationists Want Sea Walls Demolished
Charity plug prompts warning
Increase in disoriented sea turtles prompts Collier to take action

Posted by turtledown on November 19, 2006 10:22 AM | | Comments (0)

November 20, 2006

News Items for November 20, 2006

20 turtles get released
Fame for a Local Three-Toed Box Turtle?

Posted by turtledown on November 20, 2006 10:21 AM | | Comments (0)

November 21, 2006

News Items for November 21, 2006

Turtle release a rite of passage
Orissa fishermen protest against ban on fishing
Turtle, dolphin fear in wider net fishing
Warm welcome for cold turtle

Posted by turtledown on November 21, 2006 10:19 AM | | Comments (0)

November 22, 2006

News Items for November 22, 2006

May-December romance OK for tsunami hippo, tortoise
Florida sea turtle surveyors find mixed bag
Genetic census of green turtles conducted
Pedro’s secret recipe makes turtle stew a champion

Posted by turtledown on November 22, 2006 10:16 AM | | Comments (0)

November 23, 2006

News Items for November 23, 2006

All is well in the shell for desert tortoise

Posted by turtledown on November 23, 2006 10:15 AM | | Comments (0)

November 24, 2006

News Items for November 24, 2006

Mote releases turtle rescued from island beaches
Resort steps up turtle nesting program

Posted by turtledown on November 24, 2006 10:12 AM | | Comments (0)

November 25, 2006

News Items for November 25, 2006

A slow season for strandings

Turtle found on beach dies

Posted by turtledown on November 25, 2006 10:12 AM | | Comments (0)

November 26, 2006

News Items for November 26, 2006

Rare turtle's numbers drop
Researcher worried about decline of yellow-blotch sawback turtle
Railway Police Busts Turtle Smuggling Ring

Posted by turtledown on November 26, 2006 10:09 AM | | Comments (0)

November 27, 2006

News Items for November 27, 2006

AVA recovers turtles stolen from Tortoise Museum at Chinese Garden

Posted by turtledown on November 27, 2006 10:03 AM | | Comments (0)

November 28, 2006

News Items for November 28, 2006

After cows and palmetto trees, now come the turtles
Locals lead year of sea turtle campaign
Dugong, turtle numbers decline

Posted by turtledown on November 28, 2006 10:01 AM | | Comments (0)

November 29, 2006

News Items for November 29, 2006

Turtles slow rail line
Fuego, the sea turtle, makes full recovery

Posted by turtledown on November 29, 2006 9:59 AM | | Comments (0)

November 30, 2006

News Items for November 30, 2006

Guilty plea filed on turtle charges
Rehabbed turtle returned to Gulf
Yearly turtle toll at reactor may be limited
Turtle summit set December 7-8

Posted by turtledown on November 30, 2006 9:56 AM | | Comments (0)

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