Dr Mat: Critically endangered river terrapins are bred and released to replenish their declining numbers in the wild. More research to provide knowledge and creating awareness among the public and assisting the authorities for better management and conservation. http://www.thestar.com.my/Lifestyle/Features/2014/10/20/Rare-river-terrapins-get-a-shot-at-survival/

Saturday, October 25, 2014

Critically endangered river terrapins are bred and released to replenish their declining numbers in the wild. More research to provide knowledge and creating awareness among the public and assisting the authorities for better management and conservation. http://www.thestar.com.my/Lifestyle/Features/2014/10/20/Rare-river-terrapins-get-a-shot-at-survival/

A shot at survival: The children of Kampung Dusun, near Kuala Berang in Terengganu, releasing year-old river terrapins into the river. The terrapins were hatched at the Kuala Berang Wildlife Conservation Centre from eggs collected from the wild. - KEVIN TAN/The Star

At the centre in Kuala Berang, baby terrapins are raised in shallow ponds on a diet of fish pellets, moss and kangkung shoots.

Turtle scientist Dr Chan Eng Heng (centre) allowing schoolchildren to get up close with a river terrapin. - Filepic

Male river terrapins (left) can be picked out from the females as they develop cream-coloured pupils and darkish heads and carapace when they are about seven years old. - KEVIN TAN/The Star

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