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California
Turtle and Tortoise Club - Dedicated to Turtle and Tortoise
Preservation,Conservation, Study and Education, Since 1964. The site includes general
information on tortoise health and care as well specie specific articles
relating to captive husbandry, conservation and biology...you can even
listen to turtle calls!!! |
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Chelonian
Research Foundation- is a nonprofit organization founded
in 1992 for the production, publication, and support of worldwide turtle
and tortoise research, with an emphasis on the scientific basis of chelonian
diversity and conservation biology. |
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Cleveland
Metroparks Zoo - Cleveland Metroparks
Zoo is dedicated to insuring the survivaI of species which face
the threat of extinction. The Zoo is actively involved with other
zoos in survival programs for 50 endangered species, including gorillas,
orangutans and cheetahs. |
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The
Dutch Turtle/Tortoise Society - Founded in 1975 the society
supports activities to preserve turtles in the wild. They also provide
information regarding turtles in the wild, proper housing, care and
breeding of turtles in captivity. |
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Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden -Established in the 1950s to bring agricultural aid to poor farmers. Today, Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden reflects the changing times, and plays an active role in promoting the conservation and biodiversity in Hong Kong and South China, allied with sustainable agriculture and creative nature education. |
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Melbourne
Zoo- Australias oldest zoo, displays a representative
sample of the world's fauna and flora in a series of bioclimatic
(or habitat) zones. Melbourne zoo is also actively involved in supporting
the Cuc Phuong Turtle Conservation Centre and raising community
awareness of threats to turtles in China and Vietnam. |
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The
New York Turtle and Tortoise Society - is a non-profit
organization dedicated to the conservation, preservation of habitat,
and the promotion of proper husbandry and captive propagation of turtles
and tortoises. |
| PACT - the Positive Actions Conservation Team - are a group of people loosely
associated with Melbourne Zoo's reptile conservation program. PACT is
an Australian group who raise money to fund educational posters, books
and awareness campaigns in Asia. |
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Tortoise
Trust - The world's largest Turtle and
tortoise organisation actively campaigning for the conservation and
protection of tortoises and turtles around the world. |
Turtle
Homes - Turtle Homes Rescue, is a non-profit organization
dedicated to the safety and welfare of turtles and tortoises worldwide.
Turtle Homes places
turtles and tortoises with individuals, organizations, and animal care
establishments willing to provide species-specific care. Turtle Homes
advocates the protection, preservation, and conservation of turtles
and tortoises, both in the wild and in captivity, through direct action
and public education.
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Turtle
Survival Alliance - An IUCN Partnership Network for
Sustainable Captive Management of Freshwater Turtles and Tortoises. |
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WCS
- Wildlife Conservation Society- saves
wildlife and wild lands through careful science, international conservation,
education, and the management of the world’s largest system
of urban wildlife parks. |
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Wildlife
Volunteer Fund -
WVF is volunteering for anyone who wishes to help conserve wildlife
and wildlife habitats around the world. WVF raises funds for select
environmental NGO projects that have small administration overheads
and big impact. |
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World Chelonian Trust - Dedicated to the captive care, conservation and species survival of turtles and tortoises. The WCT hosts the internet's largest chelonian gallery. In addition the site also presents the complete chelonian taxonomy list and a comprehensive overview of the animal markets of China. |
Asian Scholarship Program - The Asian Scholarship Program is aimed at providing opportunities for young professionals to learn about turtles and gain valuable experience through intensive summer training programs organized through the Wetland Institute in Stone Harbor, New Jersey. The program started in 2000 and has hosted 14 international students thus far.
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