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Houses of Parliament

The TPG are going to the Houses of Parliament today to discuss the importation of tortoises.
We will also be raising the manner in which tortoises are kept in pet shops prior to sale (unsuitable vivariums), the appalling advice offered and the lack of guidance and legislation protecting the tortoises whilst under the care of pet shops.

26th November 2009

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Box Turtles

New article on field observations of the Eastern Box Turtle (Terrapine carolina carolina) by Bill Belzer.

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Turtles no longer turned into souvenirs in Dominican Republic

Critically endangered hawksbill turtles are no longer being sold as tourist souvenirs in the Dominican Republic after a powerful government campaign cracked down on shops illegally trading such items.

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2008 Annual Review (A Year of Good Progress)

To read a brief summary of the work undertaken by the TPG over the last 12 months click here

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The World's Oldest Living Tortoise

Read this interesting article on Jonathan thought to be the oldest surviving tortoise in the world at approximately 176 years of age.

Click here to read the article

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Lonesome George's Eggs Infertile

As reported in the Telegraph on 06 December 08

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