Indian Turtle Conservation Action Network - ITCAN
@IndianItcan
We are a consortium of turtle lovers, biologists, hobbyists and organizations, moderated by Turtle biologists and Volunteers to promote citizen science.
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5 October: India celebrates #NationalDolphinDay today and #JCRM publishes a new study highlighting risks to Ganges river dolphins. Thanks to Environment, Forest and Climate Change Department and @TSAIndiaProg for raising awareness and sharing their expertise. Read the study here: journal.iwc.int/index.php/jcrmβ¦
Sightings from #Kurma ! π’
Here's a Black Spotted Pond Turtle (or the Indian Spotted Turtle) hatchling wishing you all a Happy New Year with new hope and adventures lying ahead!β¨β¨
Cheers to the new beginnings!!π₯
#newyear #wildliferescue #turtlesofIndia
#SaturdaySaviour ! π’
A #heartwarming rescue of the Indian Flapshell Turtle by school kids and their teacher, Dr. Ankur, of Upper Primary School, Govindpur, Mohanlalganj. The turtle was captured and released back to a nearby pond with happy smiles!!
#rescue #turtle #turtle sofindia
#OffToWork #Mondays ππ’
The Indian Star Tortoise (Geochelone elegans) is endemic to the Indian subcontinent and it faces a major #threat from illegal international wildlife trade.
Photograph πΈ: K. V Ramanamurthy Murthy
#wildlife #wildlife trade #startorotise #turtlesofindia
Free hugs, anyone? π€
Sike! I'm just basking..πββοΈβοΈ
A Gangetic Softshell Turtle, aka Indian Softshell Turtle (Nilssonia gangetica), by Rakesh Sharma, Keoladeo NP, Rajasthan.
#nationalpark #rajasthan #india #keoladeo #bbcearth #natgeo #animals #wildlifephotography #reptiles #herp
