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Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia News & Blogs
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What A Heartwarming Evening We Had Hosting A Lovel..
1st Apr 2025, by Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia
What a heartwarming evening we had hosting a lovely family from Kuantan! 🌟
After a fun and informative sharing session, the children had the chance to meet and learn about the different species of turtles in our care 🐢
The joy on their faces as they gently interacted with the terrapins was priceless, and the younger one was so attached to the terrapins that she didn't want to let go, even after they'd released them into the river! 💕
If you’d love to create similar special moments...
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Rare Find A Reason To Shell-Ebrate
28th Mar 2025, by Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia
Yesterday, Dr. Pelf had the opportunity to speak on air about the newly discovered population of river terrapins in the Kuantan River.
If you missed the Top 5 at 5 segment on BFM Radio yesterday, here's the podcast https://www.bfm.my/content/podcast/release-the-pjd -link-files-residents-demand (the terrapin news starts at 5:20)
News article: https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/03/23/ rare-find-a-reason-to-shell-ebrate
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New Discovery. A New Population Of The Southern Ri..
23rd Mar 2025, by Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia
New discovery! ✨
A new population of the Southern river terrapin (Batagur affinis) was recently discovered in the Kuantan River, in Pahang!
It was previously only documented in Kedah, Perak and Terengganu.
With this discovery, Malaysia plays an even more important role in the conservation of this critically endangered species 💪🏻
#bataguraffinis #terrapinconservation #riverterrapin #endangeredspecies #criticallyendangered #criticallyendangeredspecies #turtlesofMalaysia
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On March 18, We Celebrate Global Recycling Day, A ..
18th Mar 2025, by Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia
On March 18, we celebrate Global Recycling Day, a movement dedicated to raising awareness about recycling and its impact on protecting our planet.
When we first started TCS, some of you may remember that our very first turtle-batik product was a straw pouch to carry a stainless steel straw and a straw brush. That was our first experience with merchandising, and we aimed to encourage people to move away from single-use plastic straws and embrace reusable ones. We still sell our “Minum Set” t...
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The Terrapin Nesting Season Is Very Short Compared..
14th Mar 2025, by Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia
The terrapin nesting season is very short compared to the sea turtle nesting season.
It lasts for about 50-60 days, during which the team works hard to secure as many eggs as possible for incubation.
This includes working from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am. Sometimes in the rain. Occasionally bitten by sandflies. Not having a camp bed to sleep in. Patrolling the sand bank in the dark. Deterring poachers.
Every egg is carefully handled from the nesting bank to the hatchery, where they will remain inc...
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Last September, 34 Students And Teachers From The ..
13th Mar 2025, by Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia
Last September, 34 students and teachers from the Interact Club of Kuen Cheng High School volunteered at our Turtle Centre. They rolled up their sleeves, cleaned our terrapin pond, pulled weeds, and even symbolically adopted 23 nests and 35 terrapins to support our conservation efforts 🐢💚
Fast forward to 6 months later, we're thrilled to announce that their hard work and dedication have earned them a well-deserved spot as one of the runners-up in the Interact Awards Photo Category 2024! �...
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We Had The Privilege Of Hosting A Group Of German ..
10th Mar 2025, by Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia
We had the privilege of hosting a group of German guests at our centre, where we shared the heart of our conservation efforts and the role our local community plays in preserving our critically endangered river terrapins.
From a guided tour of our gallery to seeing local women creating beautiful batik souvenirs, it was a day of connection and empowerment.
We believe that true conservation goes beyond protecting wildlife; it’s about uplifting communities, spreading awareness, and creating a ...
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Batagur Baska Vs. Batagur Affinis Can You Tell The..
24th Feb 2025, by Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia
🐢 Batagur baska vs. Batagur affinis – Can you tell them apart? 🤔
Our terrapin nesting season has just started, so we’re taking this opportunity to highlight the two species that were—up to recently—thought to be conspecific, i.e. the Northern and the Southern River Terrapins.
Unfortunately, these river terrapins are facing serious man-made threats, such as poaching and habitat loss. That is why we are actively working to protect the Southern River Terrapin (Batagur affinis) pop...
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We Had The Sweetest Visitors At Our Conservation C..
24th Feb 2025, by Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia
We had the sweetest visitors at our conservation center—a group of kindergarten graduates from Ten Toes Preschool Kuantan, their friends and family who chose to celebrate their big day with terrapins!
Dressed in their tiny graduation robes, they each adopted a terrapin, marking not just a milestone in their lives but also the start of a beautiful connection with nature. Sooo cute!
It’s heartwarming to see the next generation growing up with love and care for our planet. Here’s to more ...
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Seawal Pagi, Pelajar Daripada Sjkc Kuala Kemaman S..
22nd Feb 2025, by Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia
Seawal pagi, pelajar daripada SJK(C) Kuala Kemaman sudah teruja menunggu sesi bersama kami. Bermula dengan Turtle Talk, mereka belajar tentang kura-kura, penyu, tuntung dan apakah kepentingan mereka. Wajah mereka penuh rasa ingin tahu, terutama bila dapat melihat sendiri tuntung hidup yang kami bawa! 🐢
Lebih menarik, pelajar juga berpeluang bermain Turtle Explorace, di mana mereka perlu menyelesaikan cabaran di setiap stesen. Memang seronok tengok semangat mereka bekerjasama dan berlumba-lum...
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Last Week, We Had The Pleasure Of Welcoming The As..
17th Feb 2025, by Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia
Last week, we had the pleasure of welcoming the Asian Species Action Partnership (ASAP) team—Daniel Willcox, Li Ling, and Elizabeth—as they visited to learn more about our river terrapin conservation efforts.
Beyond saving turtles, they saw how our work empowers local communities through the Terrapin Guardians and Women Tailors, ensuring that conservation goes hand in hand with sustainable livelihoods.
A special highlight of their visit? Spotting river terrapins surfacing for air—just li...
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Last Week, We Had The Privilege Of Hosting Tony Ly..
15th Feb 2025, by Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia
Last week, we had the privilege of hosting Tony Lynam and Mike Hicks from EarthRanger.
"EarthRanger provides a real-time software solution designed to help protected area managers, ecologists, and wildlife biologists make data-driven decisions in wildlife conservation. It integrates historical and real-time data from a protected area, including wildlife sightings, ranger patrols, spatial information, and identified threats."
Thanks to IUCN SSC Asian Species Action Partnership, we had the oppor...
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This Morning, We Responded To An Urgent Call About..
3rd Feb 2025, by Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia
This morning, we responded to an urgent call about an injured softshell turtle. Upon inspection, we found a deeply embedded fishing hook in its right foreleg, deep cuts on its carapace, and heartbreakingly, a missing left foreleg 💔
The softshell turtle was clearly in pain, fidgeting as we carefully worked to remove the hook. After some struggle, we succeeded, and all its wounds were cleansed and treated. This brave survivor weighs 12kg and will undergo a few more hours of rehabilitation befo...
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Pagi Tadi, Kami Menerima Panggilan Kecemasan Tenta..
3rd Feb 2025, by Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia
Pagi tadi, kami menerima panggilan kecemasan tentang seekor labi-labi yang cedera. Setelah diperiksa, hati kami luluh melihat keadaannya – mata kail tertusuk di kaki depan kanan, luka yang sangat dalam pada karapasnya, dan lebih menyedihkan, satu kakinya sudah tiada 💔
Labi-labi ini jelas dalam kesakitan, ia meronta setiap kali kami cuba mengeluarkan mata kail tersebut. Namun, dengan penuh ketelitian, kami akhirnya berjaya mengeluarkannya dan membersihkan semua lukanya. Beratnya 12kg, dan k...
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It Is That Time Of The Year Again. Now Is The Nest..
27th Jan 2025, by Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia
🗣️ It is that time of the year again!
Now is the nesting season of river terrapins, and we are all hands on deck here at Kg. Pasir Gajah. Our Terrapin Guardians have been busy setting up two campsites—one at Pasir Pok Yok and another at Pasir Pok Leh. (Watch the video below to see the campsites👇🏻)
From clearing the area to pitching the tents, every step has been carefully planned to create a safe and comfortable space for our team to patrol the nesting banks and secure the terrapi...
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Last Friday, Our Dedicated Tcs Team, Along With Pr..
21st Jan 2025, by Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia
Last Friday, our dedicated TCS team, along with Prof. Maketab, the Terrapin Guardians (Wan Mokhtar, Nasir, Hasbullah) and Jabatan PERHILITAN Semenanjung Malaysia, braved the weather for a river survey at Sungai Kuantan. Although we could not set up traps to find river terrapin (thanks to the relentless rain!), we made the most of the day.
We explored potential nesting banks to look for tracks of terrapins, and even came across two active sandmining sites near the sandbanks. Uncontrolled sandmin...
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