Welcome to Turtle Survival Alliance

The Turtle Survival Alliance (TSA) is an initiative of the IUCN/SSC Tortoise and Freshwater Turtle Speacialist Group and an integral part of the TCF GLOBAL ACTION PLAN FOR CONVERVATION OF TORTOISES AND FRESHWATER TURTLES.

 

Yangtze Giant Softshell Turtle Needs Your Help

Please help save this magnificent creature with a DONATION TO THE TSA. The TSA and WCS are mounting a last ditch effort to save Rafetus swinhoei from extinction. Phase 1 - getting the last two specimens in China together for captive breeding - cost over $25,000. Phase II - bringing incubators and technical training to ensure successful egg incubation - will be costly as well.



Last Chance for the Yangtze giant softshell turtle?

Updated: May 5, 2008
History is being made today folks and TSA is leading the way. The last know female Yangtze giant softshell, Rafetus swinhoei, is on her way to join the last captive male in China at the Suzhou Zoo. The team left Changsha this morning about 2 AM CST, a 3 van […]



TSA Annual Conference

Joint Annual meeting of the Turtle Survival Alliance and IUCN/SSC Tortoise and Freshwater Turtle Specialist Group Mark your Calendars (Sept. 17-20, 2008). Get the details!



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