Turtles are among the most threatened groups of animals on the planet, and are in desperate need of conservation help. More than half of their 300+ species are threatened with extinction according to IUCN Red List criteria. Primary threats to turtles and tortoises include habitat loss and degradation, high-volume unsustainable consumptive exploitation for food and medicinal products, and illegal international pet trade.
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Mission
The Turtle Conservancy is dedicated to protecting threatened turtles and tortoises and their habitats worldwide.
Vision
The Turtle Conservancy envisions a world where all species of turtles and tortoises ultimately thrive in the wild.
Our Strategy
The Turtle Conservancy focuses its work on the following strategic program areas
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Conserving species in their natural habitat, including land acquisition. |
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Maintaining captive breeding programs to help restore natural populations. |
3
Monitoring and helping to prevent trade that threatens species. |
4
Outreach and spreading global awareness. |
