In China, the last female rafetus turtle is about to be introduced to her new home at the Suzhou Zoo. She will take up residence in a divided breeding pond where – on the other side of a metal gate – the last male rafetus turtle is waiting to meet her. The stakes are incredibly high: this is literally the last chance the scientists have to save this species.
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MeeDm, nice comment it is sad
i think that gail’s comment is right too…
how many are left
I heard Peter Pritchard head of Chelonian Society at a lecture say it was his childhood dream to save the Rafetus so this is exciting. There is one in Vietnam- can’t we get the two countries to put aside their difficulties and join to save the species?
Wonderful project- lets pray for success.
Great job TSA !!! God bless you and all turtles !!!!
why dont you just clone the thing
i think that its AMAZING that the last two are finally togather. but will cross breeding take effect
This is amazing! I’m so glad we got to see this for our online lab! :)
Do you have an update on the attempt to breed the Rafetous turtle? Thank you.