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Originally Published 4 months ago — by NPR
In India, conservation efforts successfully protect olive ridley sea turtle nests, with activists incubating eggs and helping hatchlings reach the sea, where tourists cheer them on, symbolizing a victory for wildlife preservation.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Hill
A 90-year-old radiated tortoise at the Houston Zoo, Mr. Pickles, has become the father of three hatchlings after a surprise egg-laying. Radiated tortoises, which are native to the southern and southwestern parts of Madagascar, are critically endangered due to over-collection to supply the illegal pet trade. The new additions will be kept out of the public eye in the Reptile & Amphibian House until they are big enough to safely join their parents.