Red-crowned roofed turtles, with tacking tags, have been released into the river where they were once found in abundance.

According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature, in India, around 97 mammals, 94 bird species and 482 plant species are at risk of extinction. Between 1970 and 2018, the population ...

The red-crowned roofed turtle or batagur kachuga, which was almost on the verge of extinction in the Ganga river, has made a comeback after 30 years. In April, 20 turtles were translocated from the ...

Each year between May 15 and 19, around 200 eggs are collected from natural nesting spots. They are incubated at the Deori centre, where temperatures are kept between 30°C and 35°C.

Today it is home to the gharials, the Ganges River dolphin, endangered red crowned roofed turtle, the graceful Indian skimmer and other species. The National Chambal Sanctuary was established in 1979 ...

They are full of aquatic plants and creatures, as well as being a lifeline for the many species that inhabit their banks. The Chambal is one of the least polluted rivers in India and a haven for ...

Uttar Pradesh now has the highest number of dolphins in India, and the state’s tiger population has also grown from 173 in 2018 to 205 in 2022, according to the recent Forest Department report. Back ...

Amidst an excited crowd, 17 endangered and threatened sea turtles were released into the refreshing waters off Cape Cod ...

Iowa is home to 13 wild turtle species, nearly all of which are in need of conservation action, or are endangered due to a loss of habitat and road-related mortalities, according to the Iowa ...

Bog turtles are a Delaware-endangered species that can grow to a length of 4½ inches. They can live over 60 years in the wild, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Snapping turtles are a prohibited species in Washington. Despite this, one common snapping turtle was found along the Pend ...