Turtle Conservancy News and Program Updates
It’s unmistakably mating and nesting season for many turtles at the TC! This month we have seen nests from our Parrot-beaked Tortoises and critically endangered Impressed Tortoises. These species are rarely bred in captivity due to their secretive habits, delicate environmental needs, and specific diets. We consider it a major success that the breeding females were born here at the TC!
Spring has arrived and our conservation center in Ojai, CA is in full bloom! Due to the temperatures rising, some of our chelonian residents have been waking up from their hibernation period and they’re currently easing into their mating season. Spring is also a wonderful time here at our center as our incubators have been full of activity...
