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Vaterfreuden mit 135 Jahren: Galapagos-Riesenschildkröte Goliath aus dem Zoo Miami ist der erstmals Vater geworden
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This image shows: Ron Magill with Goliath in 2024.
Eat your heart out Mick Jagger! On Father’s Day on 15 June, Goliath the Galapagos tortoise celebrated his 135th birthday by becoming a dad for the very first time.
Up until this prior week, he had not fathered any offspring. That changed when after 128 days of incubation, one egg out of a clutch of 8 that was laid January 27th, successfully hatched on June 4th!
Not only is this the first offspring for Goliath, but it is also the first time in the history of Zoo Miami that a Galapagos tortoise has hatched.
Goliath’s official record has him hatching out on the island of Santa Cruz on 15 June, with his latest birth year given as 1890. He arrived at the Bronx Zoo on 23 July, 1929, and finally came to Zoo Miami on 30 July, 1981. During his time at Zoo Miami, he had bred with several different females but had never successfully sired an offspring.
The mother of his first ever shelled bundle of joy is Sweet Pea, who arrived at the Crandon Park Zoo on Key Biscayne, Florida as an adult in 1960, indicating that she is between 85-100 years old.
An application has been made to the Guinness Book of World Records to officially recognize Goliath as “The Oldest First-Time Father in History!” Considering the age of Sweet Pea, their combined age is over 200 and they may also qualify as “The Oldest First-Time Parents in History!”
Both Goliath and Sweet Pea are doing well in their public habitat and are not aware of their newly hatched offspring. In the wild, hatchlings are on their own from the moment they emerge from the egg and the parents have no further connection to them. The hatchling appears to be healthy and has been removed from the incubator and placed in a separate enclosure where it is active and full of energy.
Where: Miami, Florida, United States
When: 14 Jun 2025
Credit: Ron Magill/Zoo Miami/Cover Images
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Rekordverdächtige Brutsaison: Die Naturschutzgruppe Aussie Ark im australischen Gosford begrüsst insgesamt 172 gefährdete Babyschildkröten
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A conservation group in New South Wales is celebrating a bumper baby boom — and it's all thanks to turtles.
Aussie Ark, based at the Australian Reptile Park in Somersby, has pulled off its most successful breeding season ever, hatching a record-breaking 172 endangered freshwater turtles. It’s the first time all three species in the charity’s care — the Hunter River, Bells, and Manning River turtles — have laid and hatched eggs in the same season.
In what experts are calling a “nationally significant” milestone, dozens of baby turtles have emerged from their eggs under the watchful eye of staff, who couldn’t be more thrilled.
“The egg tally this season is so EGG-citing!” Conservation Ark Operations Manager Billy Collett said. “48 Hunter River Turtle eggs, 39 Bells Turtle eggs and a whopping 85 Manning River Turtle eggs. That’s double the eggs from last season.”
The hatchlings are being raised in a state-of-the-art facility, complete with specially designed nesting platforms and sandboxes that mimic their natural environment. The climate-controlled aquaria have proven to be a haven for the reptiles, whose wild counterparts face increasing threats from predators like foxes, pigs and feral cats.
“Out in the wild, these poor turtles don’t stand a chance,” said Collett. “Predators dig up nests and eat the eggs before they even get a shot at life. We’re giving them that shot.”
Once strong enough, the baby turtles will be released back into the wild rivers they call home — a crucial move for the survival of these rare and remarkable Aussie species.
The conservation win comes as native turtle populations continue to plummet across the country due to habitat destruction, introduced species, and trampling by cattle.
“This work we’re doing at Conservation Ark is absolutely critical for the survival of these species,” Mr Collett said. “We will *** Local Caption *** 47138432
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Rekordverdächtige Brutsaison: Die Naturschutzgruppe Aussie Ark im australischen Gosford begrüsst insgesamt 172 gefährdete Babyschildkröten
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A conservation group in New South Wales is celebrating a bumper baby boom — and it's all thanks to turtles.
Aussie Ark, based at the Australian Reptile Park in Somersby, has pulled off its most successful breeding season ever, hatching a record-breaking 172 endangered freshwater turtles. It’s the first time all three species in the charity’s care — the Hunter River, Bells, and Manning River turtles — have laid and hatched eggs in the same season.
In what experts are calling a “nationally significant” milestone, dozens of baby turtles have emerged from their eggs under the watchful eye of staff, who couldn’t be more thrilled.
“The egg tally this season is so EGG-citing!” Conservation Ark Operations Manager Billy Collett said. “48 Hunter River Turtle eggs, 39 Bells Turtle eggs and a whopping 85 Manning River Turtle eggs. That’s double the eggs from last season.”
The hatchlings are being raised in a state-of-the-art facility, complete with specially designed nesting platforms and sandboxes that mimic their natural environment. The climate-controlled aquaria have proven to be a haven for the reptiles, whose wild counterparts face increasing threats from predators like foxes, pigs and feral cats.
“Out in the wild, these poor turtles don’t stand a chance,” said Collett. “Predators dig up nests and eat the eggs before they even get a shot at life. We’re giving them that shot.”
Once strong enough, the baby turtles will be released back into the wild rivers they call home — a crucial move for the survival of these rare and remarkable Aussie species.
The conservation win comes as native turtle populations continue to plummet across the country due to habitat destruction, introduced species, and trampling by cattle.
“This work we’re doing at Conservation Ark is absolutely critical for the survival of these species,” Mr Collett said. “We will *** Local Caption *** 47138425
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Rekordverdächtige Brutsaison: Die Naturschutzgruppe Aussie Ark im australischen Gosford begrüsst insgesamt 172 gefährdete Babyschildkröten
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A conservation group in New South Wales is celebrating a bumper baby boom — and it's all thanks to turtles.
Aussie Ark, based at the Australian Reptile Park in Somersby, has pulled off its most successful breeding season ever, hatching a record-breaking 172 endangered freshwater turtles. It’s the first time all three species in the charity’s care — the Hunter River, Bells, and Manning River turtles — have laid and hatched eggs in the same season.
In what experts are calling a “nationally significant” milestone, dozens of baby turtles have emerged from their eggs under the watchful eye of staff, who couldn’t be more thrilled.
“The egg tally this season is so EGG-citing!” Conservation Ark Operations Manager Billy Collett said. “48 Hunter River Turtle eggs, 39 Bells Turtle eggs and a whopping 85 Manning River Turtle eggs. That’s double the eggs from last season.”
The hatchlings are being raised in a state-of-the-art facility, complete with specially designed nesting platforms and sandboxes that mimic their natural environment. The climate-controlled aquaria have proven to be a haven for the reptiles, whose wild counterparts face increasing threats from predators like foxes, pigs and feral cats.
“Out in the wild, these poor turtles don’t stand a chance,” said Collett. “Predators dig up nests and eat the eggs before they even get a shot at life. We’re giving them that shot.”
Once strong enough, the baby turtles will be released back into the wild rivers they call home — a crucial move for the survival of these rare and remarkable Aussie species.
The conservation win comes as native turtle populations continue to plummet across the country due to habitat destruction, introduced species, and trampling by cattle.
“This work we’re doing at Conservation Ark is absolutely critical for the survival of these species,” Mr Collett said. “We will *** Local Caption *** 47138429
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Rekordverdächtige Brutsaison: Die Naturschutzgruppe Aussie Ark im australischen Gosford begrüsst insgesamt 172 gefährdete Babyschildkröten
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A conservation group in New South Wales is celebrating a bumper baby boom — and it's all thanks to turtles.
Aussie Ark, based at the Australian Reptile Park in Somersby, has pulled off its most successful breeding season ever, hatching a record-breaking 172 endangered freshwater turtles. It’s the first time all three species in the charity’s care — the Hunter River, Bells, and Manning River turtles — have laid and hatched eggs in the same season.
In what experts are calling a “nationally significant” milestone, dozens of baby turtles have emerged from their eggs under the watchful eye of staff, who couldn’t be more thrilled.
“The egg tally this season is so EGG-citing!” Conservation Ark Operations Manager Billy Collett said. “48 Hunter River Turtle eggs, 39 Bells Turtle eggs and a whopping 85 Manning River Turtle eggs. That’s double the eggs from last season.”
The hatchlings are being raised in a state-of-the-art facility, complete with specially designed nesting platforms and sandboxes that mimic their natural environment. The climate-controlled aquaria have proven to be a haven for the reptiles, whose wild counterparts face increasing threats from predators like foxes, pigs and feral cats.
“Out in the wild, these poor turtles don’t stand a chance,” said Collett. “Predators dig up nests and eat the eggs before they even get a shot at life. We’re giving them that shot.”
Once strong enough, the baby turtles will be released back into the wild rivers they call home — a crucial move for the survival of these rare and remarkable Aussie species.
The conservation win comes as native turtle populations continue to plummet across the country due to habitat destruction, introduced species, and trampling by cattle.
“This work we’re doing at Conservation Ark is absolutely critical for the survival of these species,” Mr Collett said. “We will *** Local Caption *** 47138407
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Rekordverdächtige Brutsaison: Die Naturschutzgruppe Aussie Ark im australischen Gosford begrüsst insgesamt 172 gefährdete Babyschildkröten
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A conservation group in New South Wales is celebrating a bumper baby boom — and it's all thanks to turtles.
Aussie Ark, based at the Australian Reptile Park in Somersby, has pulled off its most successful breeding season ever, hatching a record-breaking 172 endangered freshwater turtles. It’s the first time all three species in the charity’s care — the Hunter River, Bells, and Manning River turtles — have laid and hatched eggs in the same season.
In what experts are calling a “nationally significant” milestone, dozens of baby turtles have emerged from their eggs under the watchful eye of staff, who couldn’t be more thrilled.
“The egg tally this season is so EGG-citing!” Conservation Ark Operations Manager Billy Collett said. “48 Hunter River Turtle eggs, 39 Bells Turtle eggs and a whopping 85 Manning River Turtle eggs. That’s double the eggs from last season.”
The hatchlings are being raised in a state-of-the-art facility, complete with specially designed nesting platforms and sandboxes that mimic their natural environment. The climate-controlled aquaria have proven to be a haven for the reptiles, whose wild counterparts face increasing threats from predators like foxes, pigs and feral cats.
“Out in the wild, these poor turtles don’t stand a chance,” said Collett. “Predators dig up nests and eat the eggs before they even get a shot at life. We’re giving them that shot.”
Once strong enough, the baby turtles will be released back into the wild rivers they call home — a crucial move for the survival of these rare and remarkable Aussie species.
The conservation win comes as native turtle populations continue to plummet across the country due to habitat destruction, introduced species, and trampling by cattle.
“This work we’re doing at Conservation Ark is absolutely critical for the survival of these species,” Mr Collett said. “We will *** Local Caption *** 47138430
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Rekordverdächtige Brutsaison: Die Naturschutzgruppe Aussie Ark im australischen Gosford begrüsst insgesamt 172 gefährdete Babyschildkröten
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A conservation group in New South Wales is celebrating a bumper baby boom — and it's all thanks to turtles.
Aussie Ark, based at the Australian Reptile Park in Somersby, has pulled off its most successful breeding season ever, hatching a record-breaking 172 endangered freshwater turtles. It’s the first time all three species in the charity’s care — the Hunter River, Bells, and Manning River turtles — have laid and hatched eggs in the same season.
In what experts are calling a “nationally significant” milestone, dozens of baby turtles have emerged from their eggs under the watchful eye of staff, who couldn’t be more thrilled.
“The egg tally this season is so EGG-citing!” Conservation Ark Operations Manager Billy Collett said. “48 Hunter River Turtle eggs, 39 Bells Turtle eggs and a whopping 85 Manning River Turtle eggs. That’s double the eggs from last season.”
The hatchlings are being raised in a state-of-the-art facility, complete with specially designed nesting platforms and sandboxes that mimic their natural environment. The climate-controlled aquaria have proven to be a haven for the reptiles, whose wild counterparts face increasing threats from predators like foxes, pigs and feral cats.
“Out in the wild, these poor turtles don’t stand a chance,” said Collett. “Predators dig up nests and eat the eggs before they even get a shot at life. We’re giving them that shot.”
Once strong enough, the baby turtles will be released back into the wild rivers they call home — a crucial move for the survival of these rare and remarkable Aussie species.
The conservation win comes as native turtle populations continue to plummet across the country due to habitat destruction, introduced species, and trampling by cattle.
“This work we’re doing at Conservation Ark is absolutely critical for the survival of these species,” Mr Collett said. “We will *** Local Caption *** 47138422
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NEWS - Paläontologen haben in Venezuela die Fossilien einer riesenhaften Schildkrötenart entdeckt
Colombian paleontologist, Dr. Edwin Cadena, taking notes from one of the male specimens of Stupendemys geographicus during a fieldwork season in 2016. See National News story NNshell. The biggest turtle ever to have lived weighing more than a tonne with an eight foot long shell roamed modern-day Colombia 10 million years ago. Named Stupendemys geographicus and twice as big as the largest one today, it may even have weaponised its fabulously armoured carapace in fights to the death with male rivals over mates - or food. At the time the continent was a 'lost world' of bizarre oversized creatures - including enormous rats and alligators. Stupendemys was unearthed at an animal graveyard known as the La Venta archaeological site in the Tatacoa Desert of Colombia. *** Local Caption *** 30706428
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FEATURE - Klein aber oho: Die Dreikiel-Scharnierschildkröte im Terrarium für bedrohte Tierarten
The Big-headed turtle, native to Southeast Asia and southern China. Tennessee Aquarium in the USA is launching a brand new a new Turtles of the World gallery - featuring some of the rarest turtles in the world. See National News story NNturtles. These adorable endangered turtles are all set to star in a new Turtles of the World gallery at an American aquarium.This tiny Keeled Box Turtle, listed as endangered is dwarfed by its handler's finger and is one of many hatchlings that soon will be on display at the Tennessee Aquarium.Another turtle leading the parade of reptilian cuteness is the critically endangered baby Roti Island Snakeneck Turtle. It is pictured here poking its long neck out of its shell in the hands of the aquarium’s chief reptile expert Bill Hughes.The senior herpetologist said: “It’s hard not to look at a turtle and go, ‘Hey, that’s a cool animal.’”Another shot shows a recently hatched endangered Bigheaded Turtle appearing to smile for the camera at the Tennessee Aquarium. The three hatchlings are the youngest representatives of the Aquarium’s Turtles of the World gallery, which is set to open March 13.Guests will be able to look through an acrylic window to watch and interact with the experts as they tend to baby turtles.The gallery was designed to help visitors fall in love with these terrific, but troubled, reptiles lmost all of which are facing significant challenges in the wild. But as Bill explains, the exhibition is not just about raising the public’s awareness. He said: “The goal of caring for turtles like this is to create what we call ‘assurance populations’ in zoos and aquariums that are viable, long term.“That way, if something happens to the wild populations, the species doesn’t disappear. You still have a colony in human care that has genetic diversity.”The hatchlings will be cared for at the aquarium until they are old enough to move to other facilities. In some cases, they ma *** Local Caption *** 30703273
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FEATURE - Klein aber oho: Die Dreikiel-Scharnierschildkröte im Terrarium für bedrohte Tierarten
The endangered Keeled box turtle, endemic to Asia .Tennessee Aquarium in the USA is launching a brand new a new Turtles of the World gallery - featuring some of the rarest turtles in the world. See National News story NNturtles. These adorable endangered turtles are all set to star in a new Turtles of the World gallery at an American aquarium.This tiny Keeled Box Turtle, listed as endangered is dwarfed by its handler's finger and is one of many hatchlings that soon will be on display at the Tennessee Aquarium.Another turtle leading the parade of reptilian cuteness is the critically endangered baby Roti Island Snakeneck Turtle. It is pictured here poking its long neck out of its shell in the hands of the aquarium’s chief reptile expert Bill Hughes.The senior herpetologist said: “It’s hard not to look at a turtle and go, ‘Hey, that’s a cool animal.’”Another shot shows a recently hatched endangered Bigheaded Turtle appearing to smile for the camera at the Tennessee Aquarium. The three hatchlings are the youngest representatives of the Aquarium’s Turtles of the World gallery, which is set to open March 13.Guests will be able to look through an acrylic window to watch and interact with the experts as they tend to baby turtles.The gallery was designed to help visitors fall in love with these terrific, but troubled, reptiles lmost all of which are facing significant challenges in the wild. But as Bill explains, the exhibition is not just about raising the public’s awareness. He said: “The goal of caring for turtles like this is to create what we call ‘assurance populations’ in zoos and aquariums that are viable, long term.“That way, if something happens to the wild populations, the species doesn’t disappear. You still have a colony in human care that has genetic diversity.”The hatchlings will be cared for at the aquarium until they are old enough to move to other facilities. In some cases, they may eventually be r *** Local Caption *** 30703274
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FEATURE - Klein aber oho: Die Dreikiel-Scharnierschildkröte im Terrarium für bedrohte Tierarten
The critically endangered McCord's box turtle. native to China. Tennessee Aquarium in the USA is launching a brand new a new Turtles of the World gallery - featuring some of the rarest turtles in the world. See National News story NNturtles. These adorable endangered turtles are all set to star in a new Turtles of the World gallery at an American aquarium.This tiny Keeled Box Turtle, listed as endangered is dwarfed by its handler's finger and is one of many hatchlings that soon will be on display at the Tennessee Aquarium.Another turtle leading the parade of reptilian cuteness is the critically endangered baby Roti Island Snakeneck Turtle. It is pictured here poking its long neck out of its shell in the hands of the aquarium’s chief reptile expert Bill Hughes.The senior herpetologist said: “It’s hard not to look at a turtle and go, ‘Hey, that’s a cool animal.’”Another shot shows a recently hatched endangered Bigheaded Turtle appearing to smile for the camera at the Tennessee Aquarium. The three hatchlings are the youngest representatives of the Aquarium’s Turtles of the World gallery, which is set to open March 13.Guests will be able to look through an acrylic window to watch and interact with the experts as they tend to baby turtles.The gallery was designed to help visitors fall in love with these terrific, but troubled, reptiles lmost all of which are facing significant challenges in the wild. But as Bill explains, the exhibition is not just about raising the public’s awareness. He said: “The goal of caring for turtles like this is to create what we call ‘assurance populations’ in zoos and aquariums that are viable, long term.“That way, if something happens to the wild populations, the species doesn’t disappear. You still have a colony in human care that has genetic diversity.”The hatchlings will be cared for at the aquarium until they are old enough to move to other facilities. In some cases, they may ev *** Local Caption *** 30703276
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FEATURE - Klein aber oho: Die Dreikiel-Scharnierschildkröte im Terrarium für bedrohte Tierarten
The near threatened Red- bellied turtle, native to the USA .Tennessee Aquarium in the USA is launching a brand new a new Turtles of the World gallery - featuring some of the rarest turtles in the world. See National News story NNturtles. These adorable endangered turtles are all set to star in a new Turtles of the World gallery at an American aquarium.This tiny Keeled Box Turtle, listed as endangered is dwarfed by its handler's finger and is one of many hatchlings that soon will be on display at the Tennessee Aquarium.Another turtle leading the parade of reptilian cuteness is the critically endangered baby Roti Island Snakeneck Turtle. It is pictured here poking its long neck out of its shell in the hands of the aquarium’s chief reptile expert Bill Hughes.The senior herpetologist said: “It’s hard not to look at a turtle and go, ‘Hey, that’s a cool animal.’”Another shot shows a recently hatched endangered Bigheaded Turtle appearing to smile for the camera at the Tennessee Aquarium. The three hatchlings are the youngest representatives of the Aquarium’s Turtles of the World gallery, which is set to open March 13.Guests will be able to look through an acrylic window to watch and interact with the experts as they tend to baby turtles.The gallery was designed to help visitors fall in love with these terrific, but troubled, reptiles lmost all of which are facing significant challenges in the wild. But as Bill explains, the exhibition is not just about raising the public’s awareness. He said: “The goal of caring for turtles like this is to create what we call ‘assurance populations’ in zoos and aquariums that are viable, long term.“That way, if something happens to the wild populations, the species doesn’t disappear. You still have a colony in human care that has genetic diversity.”The hatchlings will be cared for at the aquarium until they are old enough to move to other facilities. In some cases, they may eventu *** Local Caption *** 30703282
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FEATURE - Klein aber oho: Die Dreikiel-Scharnierschildkröte im Terrarium für bedrohte Tierarten
The Eastern box turtle, native to the eastern part of the United States. Tennessee Aquarium in the USA is launching a brand new a new Turtles of the World gallery - featuring some of the rarest turtles in the world. See National News story NNturtles. These adorable endangered turtles are all set to star in a new Turtles of the World gallery at an American aquarium.This tiny Keeled Box Turtle, listed as endangered is dwarfed by its handler's finger and is one of many hatchlings that soon will be on display at the Tennessee Aquarium.Another turtle leading the parade of reptilian cuteness is the critically endangered baby Roti Island Snakeneck Turtle. It is pictured here poking its long neck out of its shell in the hands of the aquarium’s chief reptile expert Bill Hughes.The senior herpetologist said: “It’s hard not to look at a turtle and go, ‘Hey, that’s a cool animal.’”Another shot shows a recently hatched endangered Bigheaded Turtle appearing to smile for the camera at the Tennessee Aquarium. The three hatchlings are the youngest representatives of the Aquarium’s Turtles of the World gallery, which is set to open March 13.Guests will be able to look through an acrylic window to watch and interact with the experts as they tend to baby turtles.The gallery was designed to help visitors fall in love with these terrific, but troubled, reptiles lmost all of which are facing significant challenges in the wild. But as Bill explains, the exhibition is not just about raising the public’s awareness. He said: “The goal of caring for turtles like this is to create what we call ‘assurance populations’ in zoos and aquariums that are viable, long term.“That way, if something happens to the wild populations, the species doesn’t disappear. You still have a colony in human care that has genetic diversity.”The hatchlings will be cared for at the aquarium until they are old enough to move to other facilities. In some cases, th *** Local Caption *** 30703275
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FEATURE - Klein aber oho: Die Dreikiel-Scharnierschildkröte im Terrarium für bedrohte Tierarten
The vulnerable East Indian Box Turtle, native to Southeast Asia. Tennessee Aquarium in the USA is launching a brand new a new Turtles of the World gallery - featuring some of the rarest turtles in the world. See National News story NNturtles. These adorable endangered turtles are all set to star in a new Turtles of the World gallery at an American aquarium.This tiny Keeled Box Turtle, listed as endangered is dwarfed by its handler's finger and is one of many hatchlings that soon will be on display at the Tennessee Aquarium.Another turtle leading the parade of reptilian cuteness is the critically endangered baby Roti Island Snakeneck Turtle. It is pictured here poking its long neck out of its shell in the hands of the aquarium’s chief reptile expert Bill Hughes.The senior herpetologist said: “It’s hard not to look at a turtle and go, ‘Hey, that’s a cool animal.’”Another shot shows a recently hatched endangered Bigheaded Turtle appearing to smile for the camera at the Tennessee Aquarium. The three hatchlings are the youngest representatives of the Aquarium’s Turtles of the World gallery, which is set to open March 13.Guests will be able to look through an acrylic window to watch and interact with the experts as they tend to baby turtles.The gallery was designed to help visitors fall in love with these terrific, but troubled, reptiles lmost all of which are facing significant challenges in the wild. But as Bill explains, the exhibition is not just about raising the public’s awareness. He said: “The goal of caring for turtles like this is to create what we call ‘assurance populations’ in zoos and aquariums that are viable, long term.“That way, if something happens to the wild populations, the species doesn’t disappear. You still have a colony in human care that has genetic diversity.”The hatchlings will be cared for at the aquarium until they are old enough to move to other facilities. In some cases, they may e *** Local Caption *** 30703272
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FEATURE - Klein aber oho: Die Dreikiel-Scharnierschildkröte im Terrarium für bedrohte Tierarten
The critically endangered Roti Island snake-necked turtle, native to Rote Island in Indonesia. Tennessee Aquarium in the USA is launching a brand new a new Turtles of the World gallery - featuring some of the rarest turtles in the world. See National News story NNturtles. These adorable endangered turtles are all set to star in a new Turtles of the World gallery at an American aquarium.This tiny Keeled Box Turtle, listed as endangered is dwarfed by its handler's finger and is one of many hatchlings that soon will be on display at the Tennessee Aquarium.Another turtle leading the parade of reptilian cuteness is the critically endangered baby Roti Island Snakeneck Turtle. It is pictured here poking its long neck out of its shell in the hands of the aquarium’s chief reptile expert Bill Hughes.The senior herpetologist said: “It’s hard not to look at a turtle and go, ‘Hey, that’s a cool animal.’”Another shot shows a recently hatched endangered Bigheaded Turtle appearing to smile for the camera at the Tennessee Aquarium. The three hatchlings are the youngest representatives of the Aquarium’s Turtles of the World gallery, which is set to open March 13.Guests will be able to look through an acrylic window to watch and interact with the experts as they tend to baby turtles.The gallery was designed to help visitors fall in love with these terrific, but troubled, reptiles lmost all of which are facing significant challenges in the wild. But as Bill explains, the exhibition is not just about raising the public’s awareness. He said: “The goal of caring for turtles like this is to create what we call ‘assurance populations’ in zoos and aquariums that are viable, long term.“That way, if something happens to the wild populations, the species doesn’t disappear. You still have a colony in human care that has genetic diversity.”The hatchlings will be cared for at the aquarium until they are old enough to move to other facilit *** Local Caption *** 30703277
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FEATURE - Klein aber oho: Die Dreikiel-Scharnierschildkröte im Terrarium für bedrohte Tierarten
The critically endangered Southern Vietnamese Box Turtle. Tennessee Aquarium in the USA is launching a brand new a new Turtles of the World gallery - featuring some of the rarest turtles in the world. See National News story NNturtles. These adorable endangered turtles are all set to star in a new Turtles of the World gallery at an American aquarium.This tiny Keeled Box Turtle, listed as endangered is dwarfed by its handler's finger and is one of many hatchlings that soon will be on display at the Tennessee Aquarium.Another turtle leading the parade of reptilian cuteness is the critically endangered baby Roti Island Snakeneck Turtle. It is pictured here poking its long neck out of its shell in the hands of the aquarium’s chief reptile expert Bill Hughes.The senior herpetologist said: “It’s hard not to look at a turtle and go, ‘Hey, that’s a cool animal.’”Another shot shows a recently hatched endangered Bigheaded Turtle appearing to smile for the camera at the Tennessee Aquarium. The three hatchlings are the youngest representatives of the Aquarium’s Turtles of the World gallery, which is set to open March 13.Guests will be able to look through an acrylic window to watch and interact with the experts as they tend to baby turtles.The gallery was designed to help visitors fall in love with these terrific, but troubled, reptiles lmost all of which are facing significant challenges in the wild. But as Bill explains, the exhibition is not just about raising the public’s awareness. He said: “The goal of caring for turtles like this is to create what we call ‘assurance populations’ in zoos and aquariums that are viable, long term.“That way, if something happens to the wild populations, the species doesn’t disappear. You still have a colony in human care that has genetic diversity.”The hatchlings will be cared for at the aquarium until they are old enough to move to other facilities. In some cases, they may eventual *** Local Caption *** 30703278
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FEATURE - Klein aber oho: Die Dreikiel-Scharnierschildkröte im Terrarium für bedrohte Tierarten
The Indochinese box turtle, native to China, northern and central Vietnam, Laos, and possibly northeastern Cambodia .Tennessee Aquarium in the USA is launching a brand new a new Turtles of the World gallery - featuring some of the rarest turtles in the world. See National News story NNturtles. These adorable endangered turtles are all set to star in a new Turtles of the World gallery at an American aquarium.This tiny Keeled Box Turtle, listed as endangered is dwarfed by its handler's finger and is one of many hatchlings that soon will be on display at the Tennessee Aquarium.Another turtle leading the parade of reptilian cuteness is the critically endangered baby Roti Island Snakeneck Turtle. It is pictured here poking its long neck out of its shell in the hands of the aquarium’s chief reptile expert Bill Hughes.The senior herpetologist said: “It’s hard not to look at a turtle and go, ‘Hey, that’s a cool animal.’”Another shot shows a recently hatched endangered Bigheaded Turtle appearing to smile for the camera at the Tennessee Aquarium. The three hatchlings are the youngest representatives of the Aquarium’s Turtles of the World gallery, which is set to open March 13.Guests will be able to look through an acrylic window to watch and interact with the experts as they tend to baby turtles.The gallery was designed to help visitors fall in love with these terrific, but troubled, reptiles lmost all of which are facing significant challenges in the wild. But as Bill explains, the exhibition is not just about raising the public’s awareness. He said: “The goal of caring for turtles like this is to create what we call ‘assurance populations’ in zoos and aquariums that are viable, long term.“That way, if something happens to the wild populations, the species doesn’t disappear. You still have a colony in human care that has genetic diversity.”The hatchlings will be cared for at the aquarium until they are old enough to *** Local Caption *** 30703279
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FEATURE - Gute Chancen für den Artenschutz - Im Tennessee Aquarium ist Nachwuchs bei zwei sehr seltenen Schildkrötenarten zu verzeichnen
(Two on left), Four-eyed turtle, (two on right) Beal's Four-eyed turtle.
Two rare species of sea turtles have been born at the Tennessee Aquarium, bringing hope for the future of the endangered sea creature. See National News story NNturtles. Peeking out from under their shells, these tiny critically endangered four-eyed turtle hatchlings are good news for the species' preservation. The babies are two types, the four-eyed turtle and its close relative Beal's four-eyed turtle. The two species are native to freshwater areas of southern China, with Beal's also found in north Vietnam. It is hunted for use in folk medicine and is currently on the critically endangered red list also due to habitat los *** Local Caption *** 30034725
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FEATURE - Gute Chancen für den Artenschutz - Im Tennessee Aquarium ist Nachwuchs bei zwei sehr seltenen Schildkrötenarten zu verzeichnen
(Centre and Left) Four-eyed turtle, (Right) Beal's Four-eyed turtle. Two rare species of sea turtles have been born at the Tennessee Aquarium, bringing hope for the future of the endangered sea creature. See National News story NNturtles. Peeking out from under their shells, these tiny critically endangered four-eyed turtle hatchlings are good news for the species' preservation. The babies are two types, the four-eyed turtle and its close relative Beal's four-eyed turtle. The two species are native to freshwater areas of southern China, with Beal's also found in north Vietnam. It is hunted for use in folk medicine and is currently on the critically endangered red list also due to habitat los *** Local Caption *** 30034722
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FEATURE - Gute Chancen für den Artenschutz - Im Tennessee Aquarium ist Nachwuchs bei zwei sehr seltenen Schildkrötenarten zu verzeichnen
(Centre and Left) Four-eyed turtle, (Right) Beal's Four-eyed turtle. Two rare species of sea turtles have been born at the Tennessee Aquarium, bringing hope for the future of the endangered sea creature. See National News story NNturtles. Peeking out from under their shells, these tiny critically endangered four-eyed turtle hatchlings are good news for the species' preservation. The babies are two types, the four-eyed turtle and its close relative Beal's four-eyed turtle. The two species are native to freshwater areas of southern China, with Beal's also found in north Vietnam. It is hunted for use in folk medicine and is currently on the critically endangered red list also due to habitat los *** Local Caption *** 30034728
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FEATURE - Gute Chancen für den Artenschutz - Im Tennessee Aquarium ist Nachwuchs bei zwei sehr seltenen Schildkrötenarten zu verzeichnen
Four-eyed turtle. Two rare species of sea turtles have been born at the Tennessee Aquarium, bringing hope for the future of the endangered sea creature. See National News story NNturtles. Peeking out from under their shells, these tiny critically endangered four-eyed turtle hatchlings are good news for the species' preservation. The babies are two types, the four-eyed turtle and its close relative Beal's four-eyed turtle. The two species are native to freshwater areas of southern China, with Beal's also found in north Vietnam. It is hunted for use in folk medicine and is currently on the critically endangered red list also due to habitat los *** Local Caption *** 30034726
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FEATURE - Gute Chancen für den Artenschutz - Im Tennessee Aquarium ist Nachwuchs bei zwei sehr seltenen Schildkrötenarten zu verzeichnen
Four-eyed turtle. Two rare species of sea turtles have been born at the Tennessee Aquarium, bringing hope for the future of the endangered sea creature. See National News story NNturtles. Peeking out from under their shells, these tiny critically endangered four-eyed turtle hatchlings are good news for the species' preservation. The babies are two types, the four-eyed turtle and its close relative Beal's four-eyed turtle. The two species are native to freshwater areas of southern China, with Beal's also found in north Vietnam. It is hunted for use in folk medicine and is currently on the critically endangered red list also due to habitat los *** Local Caption *** 30034723
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FEATURE - Gute Chancen für den Artenschutz - Im Tennessee Aquarium ist Nachwuchs bei zwei sehr seltenen Schildkrötenarten zu verzeichnen
Four-eyed turtle. Two rare species of sea turtles have been born at the Tennessee Aquarium, bringing hope for the future of the endangered sea creature. See National News story NNturtles. Peeking out from under their shells, these tiny critically endangered four-eyed turtle hatchlings are good news for the species' preservation. The babies are two types, the four-eyed turtle and its close relative Beal's four-eyed turtle. The two species are native to freshwater areas of southern China, with Beal's also found in north Vietnam. It is hunted for use in folk medicine and is currently on the critically endangered red list also due to habitat los *** Local Caption *** 30034724
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FEATURE - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle-Superfan beherbergt 1000 Schildkröten
Michael Butcher with his large collection of 1000 turtles, Staplehurst, Kent 31st July 2018. See National story NNTURTLES; A Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle superfan has fulfilled his childhood dream by filling his home with more than a THOUSAND turtles. Michael Butcher has converted his home and back garden into a turtle and terrapin sanctuary, and nearly every room is filled with them - including his mum's bedroom. Terrapins, or sliders, are semi-aquatic, freshwater turtles, and bask on land, rocks or floating branches throughout the day. Along with his mother Denise, Michael gives abandoned and unwanted terrapins a home, often nursing them back to health. And the 38-year-old has plans to build plenty more sanctuaries in the future - because he just can't get enough turtles. Michael said: "When I was a child I loved the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - all I wanted was a turtle. / action press *** Local Caption *** 27184231
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FEATURE - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle-Superfan beherbergt 1000 Schildkröten
Collection of turtles from Michael Butcher turtle sanctuary, Staplehurst, Kent 31st July 2018. See National story NNTURTLES; A Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle superfan has fulfilled his childhood dream by filling his home with more than a THOUSAND turtles. Michael Butcher has converted his home and back garden into a turtle and terrapin sanctuary, and nearly every room is filled with them - including his mum's bedroom. Terrapins, or sliders, are semi-aquatic, freshwater turtles, and bask on land, rocks or floating branches throughout the day. Along with his mother Denise, Michael gives abandoned and unwanted terrapins a home, often nursing them back to health. And the 38-year-old has plans to build plenty more sanctuaries in the future - because he just can't get enough turtles. Michael said: "When I was a child I loved the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - all I wanted was a turtle. / action press *** Local Caption *** 27184250
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FEATURE - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle-Superfan beherbergt 1000 Schildkröten
Michael Butcher with his large collection of 1000 turtles, Staplehurst, Kent 31st July 2018 / action press *** Local Caption *** 27184245
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FEATURE - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle-Superfan beherbergt 1000 Schildkröten
Michael Butcher with his large collection of 1000 turtles, Staplehurst, Kent 31st July 2018. See National story NNTURTLES; A Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle superfan has fulfilled his childhood dream by filling his home with more than a THOUSAND turtles. Michael Butcher has converted his home and back garden into a turtle and terrapin sanctuary, and nearly every room is filled with them - including his mum's bedroom. Terrapins, or sliders, are semi-aquatic, freshwater turtles, and bask on land, rocks or floating branches throughout the day. Along with his mother Denise, Michael gives abandoned and unwanted terrapins a home, often nursing them back to health. And the 38-year-old has plans to build plenty more sanctuaries in the future - because he just can't get enough turtles. Michael said: "When I was a child I loved the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - all I wanted was a turtle. / action press *** Local Caption *** 27184257
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FEATURE - Das Turtle Center beherbergt verschiedene Arten von Schildkröten
Das Turtle Center Alphen aan den Rijn in beherbergt verschiedene Arten von Schildkröten / 020418 *** Turtle Center, Alphen aan den Rijn, The Netherlands - 02 April 2018 ***
Die Schildkröten sind unter den natürlichen Bedingungen und richtiger Temperatur untergebracht. Das Turtle Center kann daher bei jedem Wetter besichtigt werden! Alle Schildkröten werden ausschliesslich aus Tierheimen bezogen. Es gibt keine gefangen oder gekaufte Schildkröten dort. *** Local Caption *** 25795779
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FEATURE - Das Turtle Center beherbergt verschiedene Arten von Schildkröten
Das Turtle Center Alphen aan den Rijn in beherbergt verschiedene Arten von Schildkröten / 020418 *** Turtle Center, Alphen aan den Rijn, The Netherlands - 02 April 2018 ***
Die Schildkröten sind unter den natürlichen Bedingungen und richtiger Temperatur untergebracht. Das Turtle Center kann daher bei jedem Wetter besichtigt werden! Alle Schildkröten werden ausschliesslich aus Tierheimen bezogen. Es gibt keine gefangen oder gekaufte Schildkröten dort. *** Local Caption *** 25795787
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FEATURE - Das Turtle Center beherbergt verschiedene Arten von Schildkröten
Das Turtle Center Alphen aan den Rijn in beherbergt verschiedene Arten von Schildkröten / 020418 *** Turtle Center, Alphen aan den Rijn, The Netherlands - 02 April 2018 ***
Die Schildkröten sind unter den natürlichen Bedingungen und richtiger Temperatur untergebracht. Das Turtle Center kann daher bei jedem Wetter besichtigt werden! Alle Schildkröten werden ausschliesslich aus Tierheimen bezogen. Es gibt keine gefangen oder gekaufte Schildkröten dort. *** Local Caption *** 25795791
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FEATURE - Flauschig: Nachwuchs im Zoo Saarbrücken
Nachwuchs bei den Spornschildkröten im Zoo in Saarbrücken - von 28 Eiern wurden 3 bebrütet und nur aus einem schlüpfte eine junge Spornschildkröte / 280716
*** Young african spurred tortoise (eggs layed on April 1st) at the zoo in Saarbruecken, Germany, July 28, 2016 *** (FOTO: DUKAS/ACTIONPRESS) *** Local Caption *** 22832226
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FEATURE - Flauschig: Nachwuchs im Zoo Saarbrücken
Nachwuchs bei den Spornschildkröten im Zoo in Saarbrücken - von 28 Eiern wurden 3 bebrütet und nur aus einem schlüpfte eine junge Spornschildkröte / 280716
*** Young african spurred tortoise (eggs layed on April 1st) at the zoo in Saarbruecken, Germany, July 28, 2016 *** (FOTO: DUKAS/ACTIONPRESS) *** Local Caption *** 22832222
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FEATURE - Routineuntersuchung bei Meeresschildkröten in Stralsund
Routineuntersuchung bei den fünf großen Meeresschildkröten (zwei Unechte Karettschildkröten, zwei Suppenschildkröten und eine Echte Karettschildkröte) am Dienstag (23.02.2016) im Meeresmuseum Stralsund (Landkreis Vorpommern Rügen). / 230216 ***Routine examination of the five large sea turtles (two loggerhead turtles, two green turtles and hawksbill) on Tuesday (02/23/2016) in the Oceanographic Museum in Stralsund, Germany, February 23, 2016 ***Im Rahmen der Untersuchung werden die Schildkröten vermessen und gewogen. Dazu werden die Augen kontrolliert und Proben entnommen. Außerdem wird eine Ultraschalluntersuchung vorgenommen und eine Hautpflege durchgeführt (FOTO: DUKAS/ACTIONPRESS) *** Local Caption *** 21298662
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FEATURE - Routineuntersuchung bei Meeresschildkröten in Stralsund
Routineuntersuchung bei den fünf großen Meeresschildkröten (zwei Unechte Karettschildkröten, zwei Suppenschildkröten und eine Echte Karettschildkröte) am Dienstag (23.02.2016) im Meeresmuseum Stralsund (Landkreis Vorpommern Rügen) - hier mit Dr. Dieter Göbel bei der Untersuchung. / 230216 ***Routine examination of the five large sea turtles (two loggerhead turtles, two green turtles and hawksbill) on Tuesday (02/23/2016) in the Oceanographic Museum in Stralsund, Germany, February 23, 2016 ***Im Rahmen der Untersuchung werden die Schildkröten vermessen und gewogen. Dazu werden die Augen kontrolliert und Proben entnommen. Außerdem wird eine Ultraschalluntersuchung vorgenommen und eine Hautpflege durchgeführt (FOTO: DUKAS/ACTIONPRESS) *** Local Caption *** 21298655
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FEATURE - Routineuntersuchung bei Meeresschildkröten in Stralsund
Routineuntersuchung bei den fünf großen Meeresschildkröten (zwei Unechte Karettschildkröten, zwei Suppenschildkröten und eine Echte Karettschildkröte) am Dienstag (23.02.2016) im Meeresmuseum Stralsund (Landkreis Vorpommern Rügen). / 230216 ***Routine examination of the five large sea turtles (two loggerhead turtles, two green turtles and hawksbill) on Tuesday (02/23/2016) in the Oceanographic Museum in Stralsund, Germany, February 23, 2016 ***Im Rahmen der Untersuchung werden die Schildkröten vermessen und gewogen. Dazu werden die Augen kontrolliert und Proben entnommen. Außerdem wird eine Ultraschalluntersuchung vorgenommen und eine Hautpflege durchgeführt (FOTO: DUKAS/ACTIONPRESS) *** Local Caption *** 21298668
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FEATURE - Routineuntersuchung bei Meeresschildkröten in Stralsund
Routineuntersuchung bei den fünf großen Meeresschildkröten (zwei Unechte Karettschildkröten, zwei Suppenschildkröten und eine Echte Karettschildkröte) am Dienstag (23.02.2016) im Meeresmuseum Stralsund (Landkreis Vorpommern Rügen). / 230216 ***Routine examination of the five large sea turtles (two loggerhead turtles, two green turtles and hawksbill) on Tuesday (02/23/2016) in the Oceanographic Museum in Stralsund, Germany, February 23, 2016 ***Im Rahmen der Untersuchung werden die Schildkröten vermessen und gewogen. Dazu werden die Augen kontrolliert und Proben entnommen. Außerdem wird eine Ultraschalluntersuchung vorgenommen und eine Hautpflege durchgeführt (FOTO: DUKAS/ACTIONPRESS) *** Local Caption *** 21298663
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FEATURE - Routineuntersuchung bei Meeresschildkröten in Stralsund
Routineuntersuchung bei den fünf großen Meeresschildkröten (zwei Unechte Karettschildkröten, zwei Suppenschildkröten und eine Echte Karettschildkröte) am Dienstag (23.02.2016) im Meeresmuseum Stralsund (Landkreis Vorpommern Rügen). / 230216 ***Routine examination of the five large sea turtles (two loggerhead turtles, two green turtles and hawksbill) on Tuesday (02/23/2016) in the Oceanographic Museum in Stralsund, Germany, February 23, 2016 ***Im Rahmen der Untersuchung werden die Schildkröten vermessen und gewogen. Dazu werden die Augen kontrolliert und Proben entnommen. Außerdem wird eine Ultraschalluntersuchung vorgenommen und eine Hautpflege durchgeführt (FOTO: DUKAS/ACTIONPRESS) *** Local Caption *** 21298658
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FEATURE - Routineuntersuchung bei Meeresschildkröten in Stralsund
Routineuntersuchung bei den fünf großen Meeresschildkröten (zwei Unechte Karettschildkröten, zwei Suppenschildkröten und eine Echte Karettschildkröte) am Dienstag (23.02.2016) im Meeresmuseum Stralsund (Landkreis Vorpommern Rügen). / 230216 ***Routine examination of the five large sea turtles (two loggerhead turtles, two green turtles and hawksbill) on Tuesday (02/23/2016) in the Oceanographic Museum in Stralsund, Germany, February 23, 2016 ***Im Rahmen der Untersuchung werden die Schildkröten vermessen und gewogen. Dazu werden die Augen kontrolliert und Proben entnommen. Außerdem wird eine Ultraschalluntersuchung vorgenommen und eine Hautpflege durchgeführt (FOTO: DUKAS/ACTIONPRESS) *** Local Caption *** 21298667
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FEATURE - Routineuntersuchung bei Meeresschildkröten in Stralsund
Routineuntersuchung bei den fünf großen Meeresschildkröten (zwei Unechte Karettschildkröten, zwei Suppenschildkröten und eine Echte Karettschildkröte) am Dienstag (23.02.2016) im Meeresmuseum Stralsund (Landkreis Vorpommern Rügen). / 230216 ***Routine examination of the five large sea turtles (two loggerhead turtles, two green turtles and hawksbill) on Tuesday (02/23/2016) in the Oceanographic Museum in Stralsund, Germany, February 23, 2016 ***Im Rahmen der Untersuchung werden die Schildkröten vermessen und gewogen. Dazu werden die Augen kontrolliert und Proben entnommen. Außerdem wird eine Ultraschalluntersuchung vorgenommen und eine Hautpflege durchgeführt (FOTO: DUKAS/ACTIONPRESS) *** Local Caption *** 21298661
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FEATURE - Routineuntersuchung bei Meeresschildkröten in Stralsund
Routineuntersuchung bei den fünf großen Meeresschildkröten (zwei Unechte Karettschildkröten, zwei Suppenschildkröten und eine Echte Karettschildkröte) am Dienstag (23.02.2016) im Meeresmuseum Stralsund (Landkreis Vorpommern Rügen) - hier mit Dr. Dieter Göbel bei der Untersuchung. / 230216 ***Routine examination of the five large sea turtles (two loggerhead turtles, two green turtles and hawksbill) on Tuesday (02/23/2016) in the Oceanographic Museum in Stralsund, Germany, February 23, 2016 ***Im Rahmen der Untersuchung werden die Schildkröten vermessen und gewogen. Dazu werden die Augen kontrolliert und Proben entnommen. Außerdem wird eine Ultraschalluntersuchung vorgenommen und eine Hautpflege durchgeführt (FOTO: DUKAS/ACTIONPRESS) *** Local Caption *** 21298657
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FEATURE - Routineuntersuchung bei Meeresschildkröten in Stralsund
Routineuntersuchung bei den fünf großen Meeresschildkröten (zwei Unechte Karettschildkröten, zwei Suppenschildkröten und eine Echte Karettschildkröte) am Dienstag (23.02.2016) im Meeresmuseum Stralsund (Landkreis Vorpommern Rügen) - hier mit Dr. Dieter Göbel bei der Untersuchung. / 230216 ***Routine examination of the five large sea turtles (two loggerhead turtles, two green turtles and hawksbill) on Tuesday (02/23/2016) in the Oceanographic Museum in Stralsund, Germany, February 23, 2016 ***Im Rahmen der Untersuchung werden die Schildkröten vermessen und gewogen. Dazu werden die Augen kontrolliert und Proben entnommen. Außerdem wird eine Ultraschalluntersuchung vorgenommen und eine Hautpflege durchgeführt (FOTO: DUKAS/ACTIONPRESS) *** Local Caption *** 21298656
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FEATURE - Routineuntersuchung bei Meeresschildkröten in Stralsund
Routineuntersuchung bei den fünf großen Meeresschildkröten (zwei Unechte Karettschildkröten, zwei Suppenschildkröten und eine Echte Karettschildkröte) am Dienstag (23.02.2016) im Meeresmuseum Stralsund (Landkreis Vorpommern Rügen). / 230216 ***Routine examination of the five large sea turtles (two loggerhead turtles, two green turtles and hawksbill) on Tuesday (02/23/2016) in the Oceanographic Museum in Stralsund, Germany, February 23, 2016 ***Im Rahmen der Untersuchung werden die Schildkröten vermessen und gewogen. Dazu werden die Augen kontrolliert und Proben entnommen. Außerdem wird eine Ultraschalluntersuchung vorgenommen und eine Hautpflege durchgeführt (FOTO: DUKAS/ACTIONPRESS) *** Local Caption *** 21298666
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FEATURE - Routineuntersuchung bei Meeresschildkröten in Stralsund
Routineuntersuchung bei den fünf großen Meeresschildkröten (zwei Unechte Karettschildkröten, zwei Suppenschildkröten und eine Echte Karettschildkröte) am Dienstag (23.02.2016) im Meeresmuseum Stralsund (Landkreis Vorpommern Rügen). / 230216 ***Routine examination of the five large sea turtles (two loggerhead turtles, two green turtles and hawksbill) on Tuesday (02/23/2016) in the Oceanographic Museum in Stralsund, Germany, February 23, 2016 ***Im Rahmen der Untersuchung werden die Schildkröten vermessen und gewogen. Dazu werden die Augen kontrolliert und Proben entnommen. Außerdem wird eine Ultraschalluntersuchung vorgenommen und eine Hautpflege durchgeführt (FOTO: DUKAS/ACTIONPRESS) *** Local Caption *** 21298660
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FEATURE - Meeresschildkröten am Strand von Ostinal
OIDA-Mitarbeiter sammeln die Eier von Meeresschildkröten (Olive Bastardschildkröten) nach ihrer Eiablage am Strand von Ostional / 091115 *** A member of the Ostional Integral Development Association (OIDA) empties a bag Olive Ridley sea turtle eggs to be packaged sold on Ostional beach, 183 miles north-west of the capital of San Jose, Costa Rica, Monday, Nov. 9, 2015. Over a quarter of a million Olive Ridley sea turtles had lumbered ashore by Monday morning to nest at Ostional beach on Costa Rica's north Pacific coast. It was the thirteenth mass nesting this year and Saturday's number of arrivals was probably the largest for a single day in recent years, according to marine biologist Mauricio Mendez. The Ostional Wildlife Refuge is one of the two most important breeding sites in the world for the endangered species. Ostional is the only beach in the world where harvesting and selling sea turtle eggs is legal. Starting in 1987, authorities have allowed members the community of Ostional to collect eggs during the first three nights of the arribadas. In return, the villagers protect the turtles by keeping the beaches clear of debris, and running day and night patrols against poachers, until the baby turtles hatch approximately 60 days later.*** (FOTO: DUKAS/ACTIONPRESS) *** Local Caption *** 20791731
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FEATURE - Meeresschildkröten am Strand von Ostinal
OIDA-Mitarbeiter sammeln die Eier von Meeresschildkröten (Olive Bastardschildkröten) nach ihrer Eiablage am Strand von Ostional / 091115 *** Members of the Ostional Integral Development Association (OIDA) package Olive Ridley sea turtle eggs for to be shipped and sold on Ostional beach, 183 miles north-west of the capital of San Jose, Costa Rica, Monday, Nov. 9, 2015. Over a quarter of a million Olive Ridley sea turtles had lumbered ashore by Monday morning to nest at Ostional beach on Costa Rica's north Pacific coast. It was the thirteenth mass nesting this year and Saturday's number of arrivals was probably the largest for a single day in recent years, according to marine biologist Mauricio Mendez. The Ostional Wildlife Refuge is one of the two most important breeding sites in the world for the endangered species. Ostional is the only beach in the world where harvesting and selling sea turtle eggs is legal. Starting in 1987, authorities have allowed members the community of Ostional to collect eggs during the first three nights of the arribadas. In return, the villagers protect the turtles by keeping the beaches clear of debris, and running day and night patrols against poachers, until the baby turtles hatch approximately 60 days later.*** (FOTO: DUKAS/ACTIONPRESS) *** Local Caption *** 20791734
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FEATURE - Meeresschildkröten am Strand von Ostinal
OIDA-Mitarbeiter waschen die Eier von Meeresschildkröten (Olive Bastardschildkröten) nach ihrer Eiablage am Strand von Ostional / 091115 *** Member of the Ostional Integral Development Association (OIDA) wash bags of Olive Ridley sea turtle eggs in the ocean at Ostional beach, 183 miles north-west of the capital of San Jose, Costa Rica, Monday, Nov. 9, 2015. Over a quarter of a million Olive Ridley sea turtles had lumbered ashore by Monday morning to nest at Ostional beach on Costa Rica's north Pacific coast. It was the thirteenth mass nesting this year and Saturday's number of arrivals was probably the largest for a single day in recent years, according to marine biologist Mauricio Mendez. The Ostional Wildlife Refuge is one of the two most important breeding sites in the world for the endangered species. Ostional is the only beach in the world where harvesting and selling sea turtle eggs is legal. Starting in 1987, authorities have allowed members the community of Ostional to collect eggs during the first three nights of the arribadas. In return, the villagers protect the turtles by keeping the beaches clear of debris, and running day and night patrols against poachers, until the baby turtles hatch approximately 60 later.*** (FOTO: DUKAS/ACTIONPRESS) *** Local Caption *** 20791740
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FEATURE - Meeresschildkröten am Strand von Ostinal
OIDA-Mitarbeiter sammeln die Eier von Meeresschildkröten (Olive Bastardschildkröten) nach ihrer Eiablage am Strand von Ostional / 091115 ***Members of the Ostional Integral Development Association (OIDA) carry plastic bags of packaged Olive Ridley sea turtle eggs to be shipped and sold on Ostional beach, 183 miles north-west of the capital of San Jose, Costa Rica, Monday, Nov. 9, 2015. Over a quarter of a million Olive Ridley sea turtles had lumbered ashore by Monday morning to nest at Ostional beach on Costa Rica's north Pacific coast. It was the thirteenth mass nesting this year and Saturday's number of arrivals was probably the largest for a single day in recent years, according to marine biologist Mauricio Mendez. The Ostional Wildlife Refuge is one of the two most important breeding sites in the world for the endangered species. Ostional is the only beach in the world where harvesting and selling sea turtle eggs is legal. Starting in 1987, authorities have allowed members the community of Ostional to collect eggs during the first three nights of the arribadas. In return, the villagers protect the turtles by keeping the beaches clear of debris, and running day and night patrols against poachers, until the baby turtles hatch approximately 60 days later. (FOTO: DUKAS/ACTIONPRESS) *** Local Caption *** 20791732
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FEATURE - Meeresschildkröten am Strand von Ostinal
OIDA-Mitarbeiter waschen die Eier von Meeresschildkröten (Olive Bastardschildkröten) nach ihrer Eiablage am Strand von Ostional / 091115 *** Member of the Ostional Integral Development Association (OIDA) wash bags of Olive Ridley sea turtle eggs in the ocean at Ostional beach, 183 miles north-west of the capital of San Jose, Costa Rica, Monday, Nov. 9, 2015. Over a quarter of a million Olive Ridley sea turtles had lumbered ashore by Monday morning to nest at Ostional beach on Costa Rica's north Pacific coast. It was the thirteenth mass nesting this year and Saturday's number of arrivals was probably the largest for a single day in recent years, according to marine biologist Mauricio Mendez. The Ostional Wildlife Refuge is one of the two most important breeding sites in the world for the endangered species. Ostional is the only beach in the world where harvesting and selling sea turtle eggs is legal. Starting in 1987, authorities have allowed members the community of Ostional to collect eggs during the first three nights of the arribadas. In return, the villagers protect the turtles by keeping the beaches clear of debris, and running day and night patrols against poachers, until the baby turtles hatch approximately 60 later.*** (FOTO: DUKAS/ACTIONPRESS) *** Local Caption *** 20791739
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FEATURE - Meeresschildkröten am Strand von Ostinal
OIDA-Mitarbeiter sammeln die Eier von Meeresschildkröten (Olive Bastardschildkröten) nach ihrer Eiablage am Strand von Ostional / 091115 ***Members of the Ostional Integral Development Association (OIDA) carry bags of Olive Ridley sea turtle eggs to be washed in the ocean on Ostional beach, 183 miles north-west of the capital of San Jose, Costa Rica, Monday, Nov. 9, 2015. Over a quarter of a million Olive Ridley sea turtles had lumbered ashore by Monday morning to nest at Ostional beach on Costa Rica's north Pacific coast. It was the thirteenth mass nesting this year and Saturday's number of arrivals was probably the largest for a single day in recent years, according to marine biologist Mauricio Mendez. The Ostional Wildlife Refuge is one of the two most important breeding sites in the world for the endangered species. Ostional is the only beach in the world where harvesting and selling sea turtle eggs is legal. Starting in 1987, authorities have allowed members the community of Ostional to collect eggs during the first three nights of the arribadas. In return, the villagers protect the turtles by keeping the beaches clear of debris, and running day and night patrols against poachers, until the baby turtles hatch approximately 60 days later.*** (FOTO: DUKAS/ACTIONPRESS) *** Local Caption *** 20791733
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FEATURE - Meeresschildkröten am Strand von Ostinal
OIDA-Mitarbeiter sammeln die Eier von Meeresschildkröten (Olive Bastardschildkröten) nach ihrer Eiablage am Strand von Ostional / 091115 *** A member of the Ostional Integral Development Association (OIDA) harvests Olive Ridley sea turtle eggs from a nest on Ostional beach, 183 miles north-west of the capital of San Jose, Costa Rica, Monday, Nov. 9, 2015. Over a quarter of a million Olive Ridley sea turtles had lumbered ashore by Monday morning to nest at Ostional beach on Costa Rica's north Pacific coast. It was the thirteenth mass nesting this year and Saturday's number of arrivals was probably the largest for a single day in recent years, according to marine biologist Mauricio Mendez. The Ostional Wildlife Refuge is one of the two most important breeding sites in the world for the endangered species. Ostional is the only beach in the world where harvesting and selling sea turtle eggs is legal. Starting in 1987, authorities have allowed members the community of Ostional to collect eggs during the first three nights of the arribadas. In return, the villagers protect the turtles by keeping the beaches clear of debris, and running day and night patrols against poachers, until the baby turtles hatch approximately 60 later.*** (FOTO: DUKAS/ACTIONPRESS) *** Local Caption *** 20791737
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