Links to Sites of Special Interest


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The California Turtle & Tortoise Club
www.tortoise.org

Founded in 1964, the California Turtle and Tortoise Club (CTTC) is dedicated to turtle & tortoise preservation, conservation, study and education.
HerpDigest
www.herpdigest.org

A free electronic newsletter dedicated exclusively to reptile and amphibian conservation and science.
Indiana Turtle Care
www.indianaturtlecare.com

In New Palestine, Indiana, a nonprofit organization dedicated to rehabbing injured and unwanted turtles. Contact: zooperior@comcast.net
The New York Turtle and Tortoise Society
nytts.org

A nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation, preservation of habitat, and the promotion of proper husbandry and captive propagation of turtles and tortoises.
The Ocean Conservancy
www.cmc-ocean.org

This organization combines science-based advocacy, grassroots activism, litigation, education, and outreach to find lasting solutions to issues affecting our oceans and all marine life.

Sea Turtle Conservancy
conserveturtles.org

It is the mission of Sea Turtle Conservancy to ensure the survival of sea turtles within the Caribbean, Atlantic and Pacific through research, education, training, advocacy and protection of the natural habitats upon which they depend.
The Tortoise Trust USA
www.tortoisetrust.org and on Facebook

A tortoise and turtle organization with members in more than 26 countries, TT’s mission is to provide the best husbandry information available, to campaign for tortoise and turtle conservation worldwide, to support conservation programs, and to promote chelonian research.
Turtle Rescue of Long Island
www.turtlerescues.org

A non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that works to rehabilitate native turtles and find homes for those that cannot be released. Also takes in and adopts out turtles and tortoises of all species that can no longer be kept for whatever reason. Location, Long Island, New York


If you talk to animals they will talk with you and you will know each other.
If you do not talk to them you will not know them and what you do not know you will fear.
What one fears one destroys.
— Chief Dan George


MORE LINKS

     Here are more links to turtle, reptile, and other Web sites of interest.  Many of these sites contain a wealth of further turtle and tortoise links.  Please report any broken links.  I’ll be updating this page periodically.

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CRITICAL CONSERVATION SITES

Turtle Survival Alliance — Dedicated to saving the World's Most Endangered Turtles & Tortoises. https://turtlesurvival.org/

Turtle Conservancy — Dedicated to protecting threatened turtles and tortoises and their habitats worldwide. https://www.turtleconservancy.org/


SEA TURTLE SITES

Georgia Sea Turtle Center — Learn about sea turtles (online) and see rehabilitation in action with interactive exhibits and experiences (onsite). Year-round indoor and outdoor programs available for guests of all ages. https://www.jekyllisland.com/activities/georgia-sea-turtle-center/

Kids’ Guide to Ocean And Wildlife Conservation.
https://www.seattleyachts.com/kids-guide-to-ocean-and-marine-wildlife-conservation

KIDZ KORNER — Sea turtle conservation site for kids featuring remarkable stories and color photos.  turtles.org/kids.htm

One Ocean — Satellite telemetry tracking of green turtles.
http://www.oneocean.org/ambassadors/track_a_turtle/index.html

The Sea Turtle Preservation Society — Volunteers in Brevard County, Florida. Check out “Sea Turtle 101,” a sea turtle primer.  www.seaturtlespacecoast.org

Turtle Island Restoration Network — For 30 years, Turtle Island Restoration Network (TIRN) has been a leading advocate for the world's oceans and marine wildlife. https://seaturtles.org/

Sea turtle postage stamps of the world — Some really neat stamps here (none for sale).  http://www.seaturtlepostagestamps.com/


REPTILE & AMPHIBIAN SITES

Association of Reptile and Amphibian Veterinarians — Publications, contacts, and products related to herp health.  www.arav.org


HERPETOLOGICAL SOCIETIES

Chicago Herpetological Society.  www.chicagoherp.org/

Colorado Herpetological Society.  www.coloherps.org


ANIMAL SITES

Animal Diversity — An online database of animal natural history, distribution, classification, and conservation biology at the University of Michigan. animaldiversity.org/


GENERAL SITES

Care2 — An environmental network for healthy living and a healthy planet.  care2.com

The Dangers of Plastic Pollution to Marine Life — The garbage that humans leave behind as a by-product of civilization and consumption is becoming an environmental hazard not only to the land, but also to the world's oceans, seas, and waterways. The threat that plastic waste represents to animal life is manifold.  http://www.bottlestore.com/the-dangers-of-plastic-pollution-to-marine-life

The Greatest Places Online — A large-format film playing worldwide.  This Web site “intended to extend inspiration and education about geographically diverse regions and cultures related to the film.”  Amazon, Greenland, Madagascar, Iguazu, Namib, Okavango, Tibet.  Some neat interactive features.  Listen to a lemur, watch Iguazu Falls, much more.  Good for kids and adults.  www.greatestplaces.org

Marine Life Encyclopedia — From Oceana, the encyclopedia contains easily digestible information about more than 500 fascinating marine creatures, from the acorn barnacle to the zebra shark, many accompanied by stunning photos.  oceana.org/marine-life

A Student’s Guide to Marine Biology — This site is for both the serious student and for anyone with a general interest in marine biology. The ocean is one of the Earth’s most incredible resources and it’s home to thousands of incredible creatures. Marine biologists research everything from giant whales and sharks to the tiniest bacteria to learn how they live and interact with one another.  authormarketingclub.com


CHARITABLE SITES

The Grameen Foundation USA — Aims to help impoverished people by loaning them small amounts of money so that they can create livelihoods and pull themselves out of poverty.  www.grameenfoundation.org/

Heifer International — Gives struggling people gifts of animals or plants, including stingless bees, trees, oxen, ducks, chickens, dairy cows, water buffalo, and more.  heifer.org