Mellow Fruit

[Easter Bunny]

Gorgeous! x

[richardb]

Great pictures and well done again!

[Geomyda]

Originally Posted by richardb

Great pictures and well done again!

thanks Richard,
These Cuora amboinensis, when I first started keeping them twenty five years ago, were considered to be one of the commonest South east Asian turtle species. However, in the years since they have been dramatically exploited in the Asian food markets. Some of the most graphic images of horror taken in these markets are Malayan box turtles whom have been literally pulverised, to the point of near oblivion.

[dragonzuiko]

excellent pictures and great looking turtles

[Levi]

Originally Posted by Geomyda

August is productive time in the collection:

Malayan Box Turtle Babies- Aug 09

Lovely turtles and photos, I have a feeling your collection is quite extensive.

[richardb]

Originally Posted by Geomyda

thanks Richard,
These Cuora amboinensis, when I first started keeping them twenty five years ago, were considered to be one of the commonest South east Asian turtle species. However, in the years since they have been dramatically exploited in the Asian food markets. Some of the most graphic images of horror taken in these markets are Malayan box turtles whom have been literally pulverised, to the point of near oblivion.

I've just received this years edition of the TSA magazine there is an article in there about the pet markets in China and its unbelieveable how some of the rearest chelonia in the world are just there in small tanks or tubs, very upsetting.

[Geomyda]

Originally Posted by richardb

I've just received this years edition of the TSA magazine there is an article in there about the pet markets in China and its unbelieveable how some of the rearest chelonia in the world are just there in small tanks or tubs, very upsetting.

indeed it is!
There is talk, of an international Chelonia conference being organised during the autumn of next year.

[richardb]

Originally Posted by Geomyda

indeed it is!
There is talk, of an international Chelonia conference being organised during the autumn of next year.

Do you have an idea where it might be held?

[Geomyda]

Originally Posted by richardb

Do you have an idea where it might be held?

not definately, but ZSL is a likely venue. Once more detail is confirmed I will post advert.

[richardb]

Let me know as soon as you do i would really like to go.