Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation (PARC) which DRN is a member of, is calling for more education for turtle Conservation. This week the Turtle Conservation Coalition said in their Top 25+ Turtles in Trouble report that turtles are the fastest disappearing species in the world. According to their report 48%-54% of all turtles and tortoises are threatened. 2011 has been designated as the year of the turtle. Those wishing to learn more can do so on the PARC Website
Category Archives: Turtles
Reptile stops construction.
hibernating western painted turtle has brought a project to a standstill. In B.C. it is a blue list species and is also on the federal at risk list. The find caught environmental consultants off guard as the spot is not a known sustainable habitat for the species. The project was scheduled to be done by the end of Mark but because the at risk turtle was found it has not bee stopped until the turtles come out of hibernation and the project is not slated to be finished in June. The contractor stated there is a little bit of work they can do that wont effect the turtle but for the most part the work will have to wait.
Reptile rescuer honored in Utah
Salt Lake County officials honored James Dix as the 2011 Vital Volunteer last week. He runs a rescue from his home and is often call on by authorities dealing with snakes and other exotic pets. He dose have permits to keep, rescue, provide care and exhibit exotic animals and snake species. Not only dose James rescue reptiles but also offers handling classes to authorities. Currently he cares for 850 different reptiles and says he plans to move to a commercial building soon. Keep up the great work James, you are an inspiration the the reptile community.
Tortoise trader arrested.
A woman was arrested with 85 tortoises today. The woman, 42 year old Asha Mandal from Bihar was involved in the illegal trade of tortoises, snakes, hides and wild animals in various states. India banned the trade of Tortoises but lax law bring traders to the area. Normaly the tortoises are used for their meat or for medicinal purposes.
SUDBURY’E EXOTIC PET SHOW
April 17th
Expo location details:
The Caruso Club
385 Haig St.
Sudbury, ON.
Vendor set up starts at 7am
doors open at 9-430pm
admission is $6
children under 10 $2
will have face painting and bbq starting at 11am
Payment Method:
*A 25% non-refundable deposit is required to complete your registration. The remaining balance is to be paid the morning of the expo before you are given your table location. Please include your registration form with your cheque.
A cheque can be made out to: Bj’s Little Rodents
Mailed To: #5 Windmill Lane, Byng Inlet ON, P0G 1BO
For further information please contact:
John Cameron
Bj’s Little Rodents
1-705-774-3490
Steve Irwin’s zoo faces closure
Yes that right. The zoo sight a massive loss of income do to a down turn in tourism but sources close to the zoo say that mismanagement after there star bread winner passed away has caused the zoo to go into crippling debt. Apparently 22 staff members have recently been let go from the zoo. “They have blown millions on poor planning and poor execution,” said former curator Bruce Murdock. “Steve had a lot of dreams but they were massive dreams that only he could fund.”They are trying to do it on the back of Bindi and Terri but I don’t think they can support it.” Former receptionist Amy-Lee Hines said that Australia Zoo was facing closure if drastic measures are not taken.
Teri Irwin maintains that they in fact are not closing the zoo. “Certainly I haven’t shelved Steve’s 10-year business plan,” she said.
“I don’t think it’s a matter of if, it’s a matter of when – so I wouldn’t shelve anything.
“Certainly I’m not going to be going ahead full speed at this time, but we are going ahead.”
SSPCA wants tighter restrictions on exotic pets.
The Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA) wants tighter restriction on the sale of exotic pets. Animal charity OneKind agrees with the need for tighter restrictions. Libby Anderson, policy director, said: “We would like to see stronger legislation against the illegal pet trade by making the registration of all exotic animals compulsory; by increasing the efficiency of customs controls and the introduction of stricter penalties for those illegally trading.”