Rafetus habitat in Vietnam being disturbed again
As you might still remember, in April 2018, we have made an announcement on the discovery of the second wild ... Read More
Other news
Animal Planet films turtle rescue efforts in Vietnam
Back in November 2017 we were pleased to have the Australian veterinarian, television personality and author, Dr Chris Brown, and ... Read More
The home of the Hoan Kiem turtle under threat from intensive fishing
From the 21st of June to the 3rd of July 2018, the peacefulness of Dong Mo lake, Hanoi, Vietnam, and home to ... Read More
Warning: painted turtle trade – potential threats to turtles and human
Recently, painted Red-eared Sliders (Trachemys scripta elegans) have been displayed and traded online in Vietnam. These baby turtles are painted ... Read More
An unusual wildlife rescue – A Malaysian Giant Turtle has been rescued in Vietnam
On the 25th of January 2018, an unusual rescue has taken place in Ba Vi District, Hanoi, Vietnam. A very ... Read More
The best photograph so far of the world’s rarest turtle in the wild
On the 19th of January 2018 we were very excited to capture the best photograph of the world’s rarest turtle in ... Read More
New net gets installed to protect the Dong Mo Turtle.
We are very relieved to get a new net installed in Dong Mo Lake, following continued heavy rain last week ... Read More
Welcoming our two new Germany volunteers (Jonathan and Yasmine) at the Turtle Conservation Centre (TCC), Vietnam
We are happy to welcome Jonathan and Yasmine from Germany who will be spending the next year at the Turtle ... Read More
Typhoon Doksuri hits Vietnam, the most powerful storm in a decade puts the world’s rarest turtle at risk.
At 10.00 on the 15th of September, 2017, Typhoon Doksuri made landfall in Ha Tinh province, central Vietnam. Bring wind speeds ... Read More
Marine turtle released with a message from local officials in Quang Ninh, northern Vietnam
On the morning of 1st of August 2017, one juvenile Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) was released back to the ... Read More