Turtles
Turtles are reptiles of the order Chelonia or Testudines . They are characterized by a special bony or cartilaginous shell developed from their ribs that acts as a shield. Colloquially, the word "turtle" is generally restricted to fresh-water and sea-dwelling Testudines. Testudines includes both extant (living) and extinct species. Its earliest known members date from the Middle Jurassic. Turtles are one of the oldest reptile groups, more ancient than snakes or crocodilians. Of the 360 known extant species, some are highly endangered.Turtles are ectotherms—commonly called cold-blooded—meaning that their internal temperature varies according to the ambient environment. However, because of their …
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PARI: The CounterMedia Trust · 12 February 2024 English
This is the first ever report on the ‘state of the world’s migratory species’ and was published through collaboration between UNEP-WCMC (UN Environment Programme - World Conservation Monitoring Centre) and …
most iconic species on the planet such as sea turtles, whales and sharks in our oceans, elephants, wild … and freshwater fish species (79%) and marine turtles (43%) that are listed under CMS. The report also … populations of seabirds, marine mammals and marine turtles. Reduce the damaging impacts of environmental pollution … elephants, bears, bats, whales, dolphins, sea turtles, sharks, rays, sawfish and sturgeons, to name … ecological requirements. Some species, such as sea turtles, undertake long solitary migrations, while others …
PARI: The CounterMedia Trust · 30 October 2023 English
Fishermen and migrant workers are rescuing the endangered turtle – one egg at a time
PARI: The CounterMedia Trust · 13 October 2022 English
State policies’ dismissal of traditional knowledge of the pastoralist communities endangers the lives of Kharai camels and their herders in and around the Marine National Park and Sanctuary in Jamnagar, …
can also find here, three species each of sea turtles and sea mammals, more than 200 sorts of molluscs …
LC: Library of Congress · 2022 English
Cover title. "This publication has been made possible in part by generous funding from USAID"--Page 2. Includes bibliographical references (pages 44-53). System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader. Description based on online …
and crustaceans, and megafauna including sea turtles, sharks, and cetaceans (Godfrey, 2018; Stevens …
LC: Library of Congress · 2022 English
Cover title. Includes bibliographical references (page 44). System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader. Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Technology, Government …
endangered turtles, name- ly loggerhead turtles, green turtles, hawksbill turtles, olive ridley turtles and … and leatherback turtles, are also know to live in Maldivian waters (Frazier and Frazier, 1987). A recent … area - Species such as Reef Mantas, Hawksbill Turtles (Eretmochelys imbricate), Green Turtle (Chelonia … site - Species such as Reef Mantas, Hawksbill Turtles (Eretmochelys imbricate), Green Turtle (Chelonia … operators on creating awareness, studies on marine turtles, providing veteri- narian care and rehabilitation …
LC: Library of Congress · 2021 English
"Copyright: International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources and Government of Maldives"--Title page verso. "Regenerate". Includes bibliographical references (pages 37-40). System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader. Description based on …
on any surveys. In addition to the Hawksbill turtles recorded on the surveys, turtle nests were observed … habitat for a number of IUCN Red List species. Turtles use the beach for nesting, and it was clear from …
PARI: The CounterMedia Trust · 10 July 2020 English
This report was published by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) on July 10, 2020. It discusses wildlife crime – a lucrative global trade – and measures …
fresh water turtles 0.9% Parrots 0.9% Big cats 0.6% Sturgeon 0.2% Raptors 0.1% Marine turtles 0.1% Eels … 0.4% Tortoises and fresh water turtles 0.3% Eels 0.2% Marine turtles 0.1% Rosewood 31.7% Elephants 30 … espe- cially true for tortoises and freshwater turtles, which constitute nine out of the top 10 CITES-listed … Trafficked wild species – pan- golins, birds, turtles, tigers, bears and many more – and the resulting …
LC: Library of Congress · 2020 English
Includes bibliographical references. System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader. Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Technology, Government of Maldives www site, …
spaces for large groupers. Endangered hawksbill turtles are relatively common in the Maldives; however … spaces for large groupers. Endangered hawksbill turtles are relatively common in the Maldives; however …
LC: Library of Congress · 2020 English
Includes bibliographical references (pages 49-50). System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader. Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Technology, Government of Maldives …
found in SAMPA were whale sharks, manta rays, turtles, sharks, and coral reefs. .................... … souvenirs, etc); • Megafauna (whale sharks, sharks, turtles, seabirds), beaches, coral reefs were associated … Non-extractive (e.g. seagrass, seabirds, sharks, turtles) and extractive (e.g. baitfish) resources were … Respondents ranked 1) whale sharks; 2) manta rays; 3) turtles; 4) sharks; and 5) coral reefs as the resources … manta rays, turtles, sharks, and coral reefs. 4 resources (whale sharks, manta rays, turtles, sharks) …
PARI: The CounterMedia Trust · 12 August 2019 English
Kadal Osai, a community radio of and for fisherfolk on Pamban island of Tamil Nadu’s Ramanathapuram district, turns three this week. And it's making waves – with climate change as …
nets to return them to the sea. And the same with turtles.” “If we have an expert speaking on how climate …
