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News From the Field

31May 202231 May 2022
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Celebrating World Turtle Day 2022

We and our partners are celebrating World Turtle Day to commemorate World Turtle Day 2022. We held a coloring competition…

25Mar 202226 Apr 2022
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A Summary of Nest Patrol to Save Painted Terrapin Eggs in 2022

Nesting season for the critically endangered species Painted Terrapin (Batagur borneoensis) was ended in January 2022, as well as for…

17Jan 202226 Apr 2022
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A Fishermen Handed Over a Painted Terrapin to Us and the Agency of Conservation

A male of the critically endangered species Painted Terrapin (Batagur borneoensis) was handed over by its owner to the team…

Progress in Number

More than 4000 hatchlings – the result of nest patrol activity – of various ages have been released into the wild since 2013 to increase the wild population in Aceh Tamiang.

Hatchlings Released

More than 50 individuals of adult male and female turtles have been rescued from illegal captivity and accidentally caught, then released back into habitat in the District of Aceh Tamiang and the District of Langkat. The adult is vital for the survival and regeneration of the species in wild!

Rescue

Painted Terrapin Information Center (PTIC) has become a center for students and people to increase their knowledge and appreciation of critically endangered Painted Terrapin and mangroves. Thousands of people have visited the center since its inauguration in 2017. Hundreds of fishermen have been reached by our socialization program!

Increasing Public Knowledge

The Foundation and partner are developing educational tourism in the Painted Terrapin habitat to develop an alternative sustainable economy for local people. Hundreds of local people, mostly students, have visited and learned since 2021!

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Developing Educational Tourism

We and our partners have planted more than 30,000 seedlings of mangroves and Casuarina sp. in Painted Terrapin’s habitat to prevent beach and riverside abrasion, and keep fisheries productivity!

Tree Planting

Awareness…

Painted Terrapin Released Back Into Habitat

22 Dec 201518 Jul 2017
A total of 20 hatchlings of Painted Terrapin (Batagur borneoensis), an endangered species, released back on to the original habitat, Tamiang River, District of Aceh Tamiang (12/08/2015). According to the…
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Socialization to Strengthen Community Groups to Protect Species and Habitat

27 Oct 201523 Dec 2016
Socialization and discussion to conserve Painted Terrapin (Batagur borneoensis) and habitat was held in Subdistrict Seruway on 21 October 2015. The socialization and discussion was held to strengthen the knowledge…
Turtle facts

The Differences Between Turtles Tortoises and Terrapins

20 Oct 2015
What are the differences between turtles, tortoises and terrapins? The terms 'turtle,' 'tortoise,' and 'terrapin' are often used interchangeably, and depending on which country you are in, may describe a…
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Public Hearing to Protect Painted Terrapin in District Aceh Tamiang

9 Oct 201518 Jul 2017
Public hearing to protect Painted Terrapin (Batagur borneoensis) in District of Aceh Tamiang was held on 15-16 September 2015 in Regent Office. The public hearing was held to seek inputs,…
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Field Monitoring of Painted Terrapin

5 Jun 201526 Apr 2022
Field monitoring of wild Painted terrapin (Batagur borneoensis) have been carried out from 26 to 30 May. The monitoring was carried out with cooperation with BKSDA Aceh. During that time,…
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Building Villagers’ Nursery to Reforest the Habitat

19 May 201518 Jul 2017
Painted terrapin (Batagur borneoensis) relies on riverine vegetations, particularly Berembang (Sonneratia sp.), to live. Painted terrapin eats leaves and fruit of Berembang. This species is also exploit logs at riverine…

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We are happy and excited to share a good news to you. The staff of the Agency of Conservation of Natural Resources (BKSDA) Aceh, Langsa Resort, and the staff of Satucita Foundation rescued and released one individual of female of Painted Terrapin (Batagur borneoensis) from a village located in East Aceh, Province of Aceh, on 1 December 2022. Last Thursday (12/1), Joko of @satucita.foundation , Rio Waldy S @rio_waldy and Matsah of the BBKSDA (the Agency of Conservation of Natural Resources) Stabat conducted monthly measurement and visual health check to the hatchlings and subjuvenile of Painted Terrapin that are being raised by Satucita and BBKSDA Province of North Sumatera. Tahukah kamu, banjir yang melanda Kuala Simpang dan sekitarnyandi Kabupaten Aceh Tamiang minggu lalu, mengunkapkan fakta bahwa terdapat satwa Kura-kura Aldabra dipelihara Aceh Tamaing.
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