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While Some Of Us Were Celebrating Chinese New Year..
20th Feb 2024, by Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia
On the 10th and 11th of February, TCS was invited to join as an exhibitor at Zoo Kemaman on their Open Day which was held to celebrate the 22nd Anniversary Celebration of Kemaman Municipal Council (Majlis Sambutan Ulangtahun Pemasyhuran Majlis Perbandaran Kemaman Kali Ke-22.
This annual Zoo Kemaman Open Day is one of our favourite events to attend, as we get to bring our exhibitions closer to you! Visitors had a blast playing our mini-games and even scored some prizes to bring home with them. ...
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Malay Caption Below. The Peak Of The Nesting Seaso..
19th Feb 2024, by Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia
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The peak of the nesting season is coming!
Last night, six females emerged simultaneously at one of the nesting banks, and laid eggs close to each other. Four of them can be seen in the first picture 🕵🏽
The moonlight was so bright we had to be very careful not to disturb other females while we collect the eggs 🤫
A total of 119 eggs were collected in 10 nests. All the eggs are now incubated safely at our river terrapin hatchery in Kg. Pasir Gajah.
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Terima Kasih Kepada Lembaga Kemajuan Terengganu Te..
15th Feb 2024, by Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia
Terima kasih kepada Lembaga Kemajuan Terengganu Tengah di atas sumbangan sebuah enjin bot berjenama YAMAHA dan berkuasa kuda 15HP (2-stroke) atau setara kepada Persatuan Pemuliharaan Tuntung, Kura-kura dan Penyu Malaysia di Kg. Pasir Gajah pagi tadi.
Tuan Haji Mahdi Amin Ahmad, Pengurus Kanan Korporat, dan Puan Fadhlina Mohamed, Pengurus Pelancongan, sempat mendengarkan penerangan tentang projek konservasi yang dijalankan selama 13 tahun, dan menanam telur tuntung sungai yang baru sahaja dikuti...
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Last Wednesday, We Were Fortunate To Participate A..
12th Feb 2024, by Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia
Last Wednesday, we were fortunate to participate as an exhibitor for the Closing Ceremony of the Cultural Exchange Programme with the Aboriginal Education Centre. This event coincided with the celebration of Wetlands Day at Ancasa Royale Pekan Hotel, Pahang.
Alongside other organisations, we exhibited our turtle specimens and turtle-batik products for the showcase. In addition, a group of exchange students from the University of Adelaide, Australia, along with Orang Asli of the Semelai and Jak...
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English Caption Below. Awal Pagi Tadi, Seekor Tunt..
6th Feb 2024, by Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia
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Awal pagi tadi, seekor tuntung jantan telah ditemui tersekat di tauk (sejenis perangkap ikan) semasa Geng Tuntung sedang membuat rondaan sungai.
Setelah mata kail dikeluarkan, kami dapati bahawa tuntung ini merupakan tuntung yang telah dicipkan pada tahun 2011!
Tuntung sungai mengambil masa lebih kurang 20 tahun untuk mencapai umur matang, dan jantinanya jelas kelihatan setelah matang.
Kepala tuntung sungai jantan akan bertukar menjadi warna hitam berkilat dan mat...
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Terima Kasih Kepada En. Ahmad Ridzwan Abd Rahman, ..
4th Feb 2024, by Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia
Terima kasih kepada En. Ahmad Ridzwan Abd Rahman, Pengarah Jabatan Pelancongan Negeri Terengganu kerana singgah melawat Pusat Pemuliharaan Tuntung Sungai di Kg. Pasir Gajah petang tadi.
Lawatan ini bertujuan memperkembangkan beberapa kawasan tarikan pelancongan di daerah Kemaman.
Walaupun pusat kami tidak segah produk pelancongan yang lain, namun kami percaya usaha pemuliharaan tuntung kami dapat menarik minat pelancong yang ingin beriadah sambil beramal. Sehubungan dengan itu juga, sukacita...
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The Nesting Season Had Barely Started, And We're F..
25th Jan 2024, by Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia
The nesting season had barely started, and we're flooded again! 😭
It took only 2 days of rain to raise the water level so significantly. Our Terrapin Guardians had just erected 3 camp sites recently, and now they have to dismantle and retrieve whatever they can to minimise our losses. Canvas sheets, boats, engines.
Our nightly patrols are now restricted to the one nesting bank that is still visible. The other nesting banks are completely submerged.
We're thankful for the Terrapin Guardian...
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The Female Terrapin That Emerged Last Night Was A ..
23rd Jan 2024, by Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia
The female terrapin that emerged last night was a returnee! 💪🏻
She was first microchipped in 2012, after depositing 31 eggs. Then she returned in 2015 to lay 13 eggs. In 2024, she returned to lay 20 eggs (so far, there could be more).
The microchips that we implant in the terrapins allow us to determine their nesting history, i.e. nesting year, frequency and productivity. In the long-term (like in this conservation project that has been running since 2012), it allows us to estimate the s...
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Another Camp Site Erected. Last Friday, We Have Er..
22nd Jan 2024, by Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia
Another camp site erected! 👍🏻
Last Friday, we have erected a new camp site on one of the terrapin nesting banks. This is a smaller nesting bank and will be guarded by two Terrapin Guardians, Pok Nasir and Rizal.
The camp site allows them to hang out and rest in between patrol rounds, and also provides a space for them to process the post-nesting females.
Can you tell we're all excited about this upcoming nesting season? 🐢
#terrapinconservation #fieldwork #protectturtles #endangereds...
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Drt Show Malaysia 2024
18th Jan 2024, by Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia
🤿Attention Everyone!
We will be at the Dive-Resort-Travel (DRT) Show again this year! 🎉
How can you obtain tickets for the DRT SHOW Malaysia 2024?
Let us guide you through the process!
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DRT SHOW Malaysia 2024
● Date: Feb. 02-04, 2024
● Venue: KLCC Convention Centre
● Opening Hour:
10:00am – 7:00pm (Friday & Saturday)
10:00am – 6:00pm (Sunday)
● Official Website: www.drtexpo.com/malaysia
Get your tickets now!
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Guess Who Emerged Last Night?. The First Female Ri..
16th Jan 2024, by Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia
Guess who emerged last night?
The first female river terrapin emerged late last night (15th Jan) to deposit a nest containing 8 eggs! She didn't have an existing microchip, so we assigned her a new chip. We swiftly measured and weighed her (she weighed more than 25 kg!) before releasing it back into the river.
This event officially marks the beginning of the 2024 terrapin nesting season! 🎉 Our Terrapin Guardians will be patrolling 4 nesting banks this season. Hopefully we're able to secure ...
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Yesterday Was A Busy Day For The Team Despite It B..
13th Jan 2024, by Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia
Yesterday was a busy day for the team despite it being our weekend 💪🏻
Right after sembahyang Jumaat, our Terrapin Guardians split into two smaller teams and spent many hours on two nesting banks to prepare for the upcoming nesting season.
We cleared some bushes to make way for a campsite, erected our camps, and ensured that the team would be shielded completely from nesting female terrapins during the night.
Our Terrapin Guardians will be spending many nights in these camp sites (roughl...
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This Year, We Will Be Joining Drt Show Again And T..
9th Jan 2024, by Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia
This year, we will be joining DRT Show again! And this time, we are organizing a variety of arts and crafts workshops for you & your children to enjoy! 🥳
Stay tuned!
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🌊DRT SHOW 2024 Malaysia Dive Expo: Dive into Asia's Premier Event! 🤿
Discover the heart of the Asian diving industry at the 48th International Diving & Resort Travel Expo - Malaysia (DRT SHOW Malaysia 2024) from February 2nd to 4th, 2024, at the KLCC Convention Centre.
🌟 Why DRT SHOW Malaysia 2024?
As Asia-Pacific'...
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Every Month In 2023, We'd Either Encountered Wild ..
8th Jan 2024, by Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia
Every month in 2023, either we encountered wild turtles on the road or received calls from the locals if they find any that needs our help.
One time, a local surrendered a softshell turtle and after inspection, it is healthy and good to go 👍🏻
The softshell turtle weighs 12kg. With the help of one of our Terrapin Guardian, we released it back into its own habitat.
Men in work: Dylan Wkl & Ezal Rizal 💪🏻💪🏻
#turtleconservation #turtlesofmalaysia #turtlelove #saveturtles #saveou...
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Final River Survey Of 2023. It Has Been Raining In..
31st Dec 2023, by Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia
Final river survey of 2023! 🎉
It has been raining in Kemaman for more than 10 days, and many river banks are flooded (as evidenced by the colour of the grass in the first picture).
Yesterday, as soon as we had a pocket of good weather, our Terrapin Guardians went out to the river for a quick survey.
As expected, all the river banks that are frequented by terrapins were submerged. The team also removed a HUGEEE discarded fishing gear to prevent it from interfering with the upstream movement...
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Impact Report 2023. What A Year It Has Been We Are..
30th Dec 2023, by Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia
✨ Impact Report 2023 ✨
What a year it has been! We are extremely thankful for our community (yes, YOU!) who has made all of this possible!
Whether you're a donor, terrapin/nest adopter, a researcher, an intern, a volunteer, a partner organisation, a client or customer, a social media follower, a newsletter subscriber - thank you for helping us change the future of turtle conservation in Malaysia 🙏🏻
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The Box Turtle That We Rescued From The Roadside M..
27th Dec 2023, by Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia
The box turtle that we rescued from the roadside mid-November has passed away despite our effort to give it the best possible care 😭
We drove the turtle to Kuala Terengganu where our former intern, Dr. Lim Wei Li is currently attached to.
Due to the damage to the turtle's beak, a feeding tube was inserted to facilitate feeding of meds and feeds. Metal pins were placed to support the fractured beak.
A week later, Dr. Lim noticed that the box turtle kept gaining weight (indicative that feed ...
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