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It’s That Time of Year Again — Turtles Are Crossing Roads Time to drive carefully and watch for turtles — and be prepared to stop and help them cross (always to the side they were headed). Roadkills continue to represent a serious threat to populations of turtles and other small animals, as this Scientific American article attests. See “Rise in Roadkill Requires New Solutions”. Photo: Matthew J. Aresco Second Annual “Turtles of Central Park” Urban Safari
Newest Book Offering from NYTTS: Amphibians and Reptiles of Northeast India: A Photographic Guide
by M. Firoz Ahmed, Abhijit Das, and S.K. Dutta Firoz Ahmed, who spoke at the NYTTS meeting on February 10, 2013, has made his excellent field guide available for $18 postpaid. He continues his research on reptiles and amphibians in the region, and all proceeds from the book will be allocated for the next edition of the guide. The guide measures 4¾" by 7" (large enough to show the color photos of each species clearly but small enough to be carried easily in the field), softcover with 170 pages; © 2009 Aaranyak, India. Please allow several weeks for our shipment to arrive from India. Go to order form. Preview sample inside pages. Click images to enlarge.
Frank Indiviglio, former Staten Island Zoo and Bronx Zoo keeper, and long-time friend of NYTTS, writes numerous articles for That Pet Place, especially for That Reptile Blog as well as others. Read Frank’s latest posts: How to Care for American Wood Turtles (with Notes on Natural History) “Salt Water” Snapping Turtles — Snappers and other Turtles in Estuaries The Yellow-Spotted Sideneck Turtle, Podocnemis unifilis, in the Wild and Captivity: Natural History – Part 1 and Part 2
See the Index of Frank’s Blog articles. Recommended article: Commercial Foods: Benefits/Uses, Staples/Supplements from theTurtleRoom. The Plight of Frogs and the Impact of the Frog Leg Trade In the USA alone 1.1 billion frogs and in the European Union 2.3 billion frogs are imported for the frog leg trade every year. How long can this level of exploitation be sustained? Read Frank’s shocking article: Frog Leg Trade Kills Billions of Frogs Annually and Threatens Species’ Survival.  Populations worldwide are in serious decline. NYTTS salutes Dr. Kerry Kriger and Save the Frogs for its vital conservation work.  Order Online! — NYTTS bumper stickers and turtle food (Turtle Brittle and AquaMax) can now be ordered online. Payment by credit card through PayPal, or by check. Go to the NYTTS Online Order Form. T-shirts coming soon!Notice to New York City Residents—The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation now has a 24-hour tips line to report violations of protected species regulations. It is prohibited to sell any New York State species of reptiles and amphibians. If you see any New York species for sale in pet shops or markets, please call 1-800-847-7332. Report the name and address of the business, and the animals you observed for sale. Turtle Care Video from the Mid-Atlantic Turtle & Tortoise Society NYTTS Red-eared Slider Adoption Policy Recent NYTTS Meetings and Regional Turtle News Josephine Arnold, a long-time member and familiar face at the Annual Turtle and Tortoise Shows, passed away suddenly on Sunday, April 14, 2013. See memorial page. Alex Ypsilanti, long-time member and NYTTS Board member, passed away after a long and brave battle with cancer on Saturday, April 6, 2013. See memorial page. Seminar 2013 — the 28th NYTTS Annual Seminar, was held in the Arsenal Gallery in Central Park, New York City, on March 9, 2013. Featured speakers included Professor Russell Burke, sea turtle author Jack Rudloe, and Chelonian Institute Director Peter C.H. Pritchard. See photos from this meeting and review speakers and presentations. NYTTS Joins Buddhist Leaders to Encourage Humane and Environmentally Friendly Practices — The NYTTS Rehabilitation Program is collaborating with local Buddhist leaders to encourage the “New Compassionate Release Life Practice” and to support humane and environmentally friendly practices toward turtles and other animals. See Environmentally Friendly Buddhist Release Practices by Lorri Cramer, Director, NYTTS Turtle Rehabilitation Program (July 2012). In Memory of Don Riemer— Long-time friend of NYTTS and contributing author to its publications in the 1980s and 90s, Donald N. Riemer, 78, died of cardiac arrest on June 13, 2012. He was a professor at Rutgers University where he conducted research and taught courses related to aquatic plants. See memorial and obituary. 38th Annual Turtle and Tortoise Show, June 2, 2012 — See Winners’ List. “Turtles of Central Park” Urban Safari Walk, May 12, 2012 — See slide show and video of the walk. Urban Wildlife Apprciation Day 2012 — On Saturday, May 5, 2012, NYTTS participated for the third year in Urban Wildlife Appreciation Day, held this year in Inwood Hill Park at the top of Manhattan along the Harlem River. See slide show of the event. Fish and Turtle Rescue in Prospect Park, Brooklyn — For a second time NYTTS members particpated in the Fish and Rescue project in Prospect Park. See description and photo slide show. Seminar 2012 — the 27th NYTTS Annual Seminar, was held in the Arsenal Gallery in Central Park, New York City, on March 10, 2012. Featured speakers included naturalist-artist David M. Carroll, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Bog Turtle Recovery Program Coordinator Alison Whitlock, and Chelonian Institute Director Peter C.H. Pritchard. See photos from this meeting and review speakers and presentations. Snapper Found in February — Frank Indiviglio and his 4-year-old nephew Haiden discovered a large snapping turtle in Alpine, New Jersey, in February. See Snapper Active in February. NYTTS Member Matt Hybel Hatches 47 Asian Brown Tortoises! See story and photos. Remembering Stephanie Thompson ~ July 26, 2011 — Read “Stephanie Thompson — An Appreciation” by Michael Sherwin, a longtime friend and early NYTTS member, as well as a slide show of snapshots. 37th Annual Turtle and Tortoise Show, June 4, 2011 — See Winners’ List. Bern Tryon, Well-known Bog Turtle Scientist, Dies, May 6, 2011 — See obituaries. Urban Wildlife Apprciation Day 2011 — On Saturday, April 7, 2011, NYTTS participated for the second year in the New York City Urban Wildlife Appreciation Day, held on the Cloisters Lawn in Fort Tryon Park. See slide show of the event. Seminar 2011 — the 26th NYTTS Annual Seminar, was held in the Arsenal Gallery in Central Park, New York City. Review speakers and presentations. Papa Tortuga at NYTTS — On February 13, Fernando, affectionately known as “Papa Tortuga” (Father Turtle), and his team from the Tecolutla Turtle Preservation Project, presented a documentary and lecture on Fernando’s many years of work protecting nests and hatchlings. See more of Papa Tortuga at NYTTS. Remembering JoAnn Vacchiano — Longtime NYTTS member and devoted turtle person JoAnn Vachiano passed away on January 20, 2011. See photo and remembrances. 36th Annual Turtle and Tortoise Show, June 12, 2010 — See Winners’ List and Photos. Urban Wildlife Apprciation Day — On , Saturday, April 10, 2010, NYTTS staffed a table with turtles and information for the public at the New York City Urban Wildlife Appreciation Day, held on the Cloisters Lawn in Fort Tryon Park. See slide show of the event. In Memoriam: John Thorbjarnarson, well-known Wildlife Conservation Society herpetologist, died of malaria in India on February 14, 2010. See A Life in Conservation by Chuck Schaffer. Fish and Turtle Rescue in Propect Park — In November 2009, NYTTS volunteers joined the Natural Resounces Crew in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, in their fish and turtle rescue project while a small portion of the northeast end of Prospect Park Lake was drained by the Parks Department in preparation for reconstruction of the shoreline. See more information and slides of that effort. Florida Turtle Tour: Topic of November 1st (2009) meeting: — NYTTS members who participated in turtle biologist George Heinrich’s Florida Turtles Natural History Tour the previous summer shared their experience with slides and stories. See more information and a slide show of the 2009 summer tour. The Asian Turtle Crisis: An Update — Two videos taken 13 years apart show that little changed in the markets in Guangzhou, China, from 1997 to 2009. Compare the videos. Clarifying Regulations in New York State for all Native Species: The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation now requires a permit to keep any species of reptile and amphibian native to New York State. This includes all twelve species of New York turtles. The mechanism by which owners of New York turtles may acquire permits is being investigated. Read and download an overview of the new regulations.
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