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Invasive Rats—A Growing Threat to Sea Turtles

Conservationists are seeing an increase in the threat that invasive rats pose to sea turtle eggs and hatchlings on Tetiaroa Atoll. Warning: Graphic video. Viewer Discretion is Advised. Sea turtle populations around the world are facing population declines. Six of the seven species of sea turtles are considered threatened and while there are a number […]

Written by on March 27, 2019

Restoration Allows Megapodes to Return Home

Palauan megapodes are returned to their home on the island of Ngeanges following a restoration project. By: Tommy Hall The first ever successful captive holding program for Palauan Megapodes has concluded with a release of the birds to their home, Ngeanges Island. The success of the captive holding program is a major milestone for the […]

Written by on July 25, 2017

Endangered Green Sea Turtles Return to Florida in Record Numbers

The Green Sea Turtle is making a comeback! This endangered species had a successful year of breeding in 2015 at Florida’s Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge. Researchers found 14,152 nests at the end of the egg-laying season. Since green sea turtles lay around 75 to 200 eggs per nest, the season may have produced as […]

Written by on February 20, 2016