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Thousands Of Leatherback Turtle Eggs Bulldozed

July 10, 2012

(ANIMAL NEWS) TRINIDAD — In an area where tourists flock to admire the incalcuable amount of endangered leatherback turtles laying their eggs, you would think that Trinidad government officials would make the turtles a first priority. This, unfortunately, was not the case this weekend, when thousands of the leatherback eggs and hatchlings were reportedly crushed by heavy machinery in an effort to redirect a river. The event is devastating for the many local conservationists and turtle advocates who work hard to save this endangered species. Read on for more details of the unfortunate accident and what chance these leatherback turtles have for survival. — Global Animal

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Louisiana Lifts Sea Turtle Protection Rule

May 28, 2012

(ANIMALS IN POLITICS) LOUISIANA — A  new house bill proposed in Louisiana will block a federal rule requiring that all shrimping boats be equipt with turtle excluder devices (TEDs), a trap door that allows turtles to escape from shrimp nets. Right now skimmer trawls and butterfly-type-fishing nets are not required to have TEDs, they just have to pull up their nets every hour to release turtles. This method is highly ineffective, as most of the turtle suffocate before the nets are pulled up. Read on for more information, and click out “Take Action Mouse” to help stop Louisiana from blocking sea turtle protections. — Global Animal 

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A Letter To Men: Animal Aphrodisiacs Are Not A Turn-On

January 26, 2012

(ANIMAL WELFARE) It has been said that love covers a multitude of sins, but killing innocent animals to improve your love life is not one of them. Yet this practice continues all over the world, decimating a wide range of species from rhino to tigers. — Global Animals

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Wildlife Groups Sue To Protect Turtles

October 13, 2011

(ENDANGERED SEA TURTLES) Wildlife organizations are suing the United States National Marine Fisheries Service, claiming that it is not doing enough to protect endangered sea turtles. The poor regulations have pushed five species of sea turtles to the brink of extinction when protecting them would have been as easy as adding an extra device to fishing nets. Read on to learn what is happening to sea turtles, and how the wildlife groups are trying to save them. — Global Animal

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Sea Turtle Safety Zone Coming Soon

July 6, 2011

(SEA TURTLES) CALIFORNIA – The National Marine Fisheries Service will designate a large protection zone off the Pacific coast of the U.S. for endangered leatherback sea turtles.

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Pollution: Sea Turtle Dies After Swallowing 317 Pieces Of Plastic

July 1, 2011

(SEA TURTLES) AUSTRALIA – Plastic bags, lids and even lollipop sticks were among 317 pieces of plastic found in the digestive system of a green sea turtle. This tragic sea turtle death demonstrates the human impact on oceans. – Global Animal

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Tiny Endangered Baby Sea Turtle

Terrific, Tiny Turtles (GALLERY)

June 21, 2011

WILDLIFE (PHOTO GALLERY) – In certain turtle habitats around the world, such as the US Virgin Islands, turtle nesting season is coming to a close and the hatching will soon begin! Celebrate this year’s upcoming hatchlings by enjoying these baby turtle photos. — Global Animal

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Fishermen Under Investigation For Rise In Endangered Sea Turtle Deaths

May 20, 2010

MISSISSIPPI-Fishermen are now under investigation for a rise in endangered seat turtle deaths, federal authorities say, because they may be over eager to use dangerous fishing techniques to beat the gulf oil spill.

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