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Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia News & Blogs
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4,000 Baby Tortoises Worth Nearly Rm1mil Seized
5th Feb 2020, by Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia
"A total of 4,000 live baby freshwater tortoises worth nearly RM1mil and tightly packed in containers were seized at Tawau’s Sungai Haji Kuning rivermouth...
... The freshwater baby tortoises were smuggled into Tawau to be taken to Semporna about 100kms away, said DSP Nazari."
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These are pig-nosed turtles, also known as fly river turtles, Carettochelys insculpta, and they are native to Australia and Papua New Guinea.
P/S: Thanks Prof. Maketab Mohamed for the heads-up!
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Hello February. We Are Gearing Up For The Next Ter..
1st Feb 2020, by Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia
Hello February!
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We are gearing up for the next terrapin nesting season here in Kemaman. Our Terrapin Guardians have just built a basic off-the-ground campsite for themselves and our interns.
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And we have incubated our first nest of 11 eggs! Please pray that we'll continue to collect many eggs this year (last year we incubated 1,012 eggs).
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#terrapin #turtle #conservation #ZeroTurtleExtinction #nonprofit #Bataguraffinis
Kementerian Air, Tanah dan Sumber Asli
Majlis Perbandaran Kemaman
Ja...
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One Of The Best Components About Drt Show In Klcc ..
28th Jan 2020, by Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia
One of the best components about DRT Show in KLCC Convention Centre are the VIP speakers in Malaysia. Some familiar faces in the field of environmental and wildlife conservation will be speaking at the expo.
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Mr. Jeethvendra,
A Marine Biologist from Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) who is currently working as a Science Officer at Tropical Research and Conservation Centre (TRACC). He does research on reef restoration, Crown-of-Thorns starfish and sea turtles.
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Mr. Alvin Chelliah,
Studied...
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Comment And Win Free Vip Passes To Drt Show At Klc..
22nd Jan 2020, by Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia
Comment and win free VIP passes to DRT Show at KLCC Convention Centre happening on 14-16th February 2020!
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Here's how you can win these VIP passes;
1. Like TCS Facebook page.
2. Share this post with hashtag #TCSxDRT and tell us why you should win these passes.
3. Share one fun fact about turtles in the comment section below.
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Contest ends 24 hours from now, (23rd January, 5:35pm).
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The lucky winner will be announced at the end of the contest.
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Good luck!
** VIP passes will be posted t...
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A Few Days Ago, We Spotted A Few Female River Terr..
20th Jan 2020, by Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia
A few days ago, we spotted a few female river terrapins checking out one of the nesting banks along the Kemaman river. Our local community teams are making preparations for this coming nesting season (which is just around the corner!).
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We are hopeful that we can collect as many terrapin eggs as possible for our terrapin egg protection programme this year.
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Help us save terrapin eggs through our fundraising effort by symbolically adopting a terrapin. RM35 per adoption; RM5 will be used to ...
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5 Sea Turtle Success Stories Of The 2010’s — See Turtles
19th Jan 2020, by Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia
"These success stories show that communities working with conservationists, researchers, and government agencies can significantly reduce threats that turtles face and bring endangered species back from the brink. Many threats to sea turtles persist and new ones are emerging, but with collective efforts, the recovery of sea turtles around the world can continue. A big thanks to everyone out there who contributed towards these success stories!"
https://www.seeturtles.org/turtle-blog/ 2020/1/17/5...
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Did You Know?
16th Jan 2020, by Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia
Tahukah anda bahawa Tuntung Sungai dan Tuntung Laut yang dijumpai di Malaysia telah diklasifikasikan sebagai hidupan liar yang sangat terancam?
Mereka tergolong di dalam kategori yang sama dengan tenggiling, tapir (terancam) dan harimau (terancam), iaitu memerlukan usaha pemuliharaan dengan segera.
#DidYouKnow #turtles #terrapins #tortoises #educational #awareness
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Are You On The Look Out For A Good Diving Spot For..
15th Jan 2020, by Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia
Are you on the look out for a good diving spot for your next holiday vacation but don't know where?
Fret not!
Diving Resort Travel (DRT) SHOW Malaysia is happening in 14th-16th February 2020 at KLCC Convention Centre.
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Come and check out;
- Dive tours & holiday packages
- Dive-related seminars (UW Photography, Technical Diving, Marine Conservation, Night Dive and more)
- Dive equipment and merchandises
*with more than 100 diving related brands attending
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Walk-in admission fee is RM10 on...
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Home Of Hospitality.". Malaysian Airlines Launched..
13th Jan 2020, by Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia
"Home of Hospitality."
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Malaysian Airlines launched its Fly Malaysia campaign in support of Visit Malaysia 2020 that will run until end of December. Their expanded partnership deal with Tourism Malaysia encourages Malaysians to travel local.
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Terengganu is a state in Malaysia recognise for their turtle icon, delicious food, colourful tradition and heritage, beautiful beaches and spectacular islands.
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If you are looking for an adventurous outdoor getaway then, our Nature Discovery Trips is ...
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As A Tcs Life Member, You Will Be A Part Of An Exc..
12th Jan 2020, by Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia
As a TCS Life member, you will be a part of an exciting partnership that contributes to the protection and conservation of turtles in Malaysia.
For a one-time fee of RM105, you may also participate in all the outreach activities that TCS carries out, including joining our team as an intern/volunteer.
For a limited time only, sign up as a Life member and receive an exclusive Minum Set* for free. Hurry! Offer ends 31st January 2020.
Sign up on our website www.turtleconservationsociety.org.my/...
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Terrapin Adoption Programme. Our Symbolic Terrapin..
4th Jan 2020, by Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia
Terrapin Adoption Programme 🐢
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Our symbolic terrapin adoption programme is RM35 for each adoption, which includes;
- Naming your own terrapin(s)
- Certificate of adoption(s)
- A tax exemption receipt
This fund-raising effort is to support our terrapin egg protection programme and our conservation and research projects.
How do we utilise your funds? For every RM35 that we raise per terrapin adoption, RM5 will be used to purchase a terrapin egg and RM30 will be used to purchas...
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