ICYMI: 🐢 Perth Zoo has welcomed its first western swamp tortoise hatchling of the year, which came as part of a long-standing breeding program aimed at conserving populations of the critically endangered reptile. “The latest cohort of swampies are beginning to emerge from their eggs,” the zoo wrote on Facebook, sharing footage of the first hatchling. “Our animal carers will continue to closely monitor the eggs and hatchlings within the zoo’s behind-the-scenes specialized breeding facility. Once

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9.2K views · 132 reactions | How cute are these little turtles!  Our DBCA scientists based at Perth Zoo are working hard behind the scenes to breed and raise several species of critically endangered native animals for release programs around the state. Hear from Dr Harriet Mills about the western swamp tortoise breeding program and how they get the animals ready for release into the wild. | Parks and Wildlife Service, Western Australia | Facebook

Western Pond Turtle? Nope! This turtle came to us with a crack in her shell and is currently receiving treatment. While she doesn’t have the classic red mark behind her ear, the edges of her shell tell us she’s a Red-eared Slider, just a melanistic (darker) one! Red-eared Sliders are not native to California, and we don’t encourage the public to bring them to us. However, since this individual was injured, she’ll be cared for and then rehomed, meaning she’s now safely out of our waterways and no

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