Endangered turtle hatchlings released into Mekong

The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) yesterday released 150 endangered Asian giant softshell turtles into the wild as part of a “community protection programme”, the organisation announced. Gathered from nests guarded by local communities, including former egg harvesters, the hatchlings were released into their natural habitat along the Mekong River between Kratie and Stung Treng provinces. …

Jovina Chua
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