Setiu is ground zero for two terrapin species
Malaysia is the last stronghold in the world when it comes to the conservation of painted and river terrapins.
Malaysia is the last stronghold in the world when it comes to the conservation of painted and river terrapins.
Not all of the endangered reptiles were found dead as reported on June 8, as some of the trapped animals were rescued and released.
River terrapins are often found dead after being caught in fishermen’s nets.
Surat pertama yang ditulis oleh Nur Syafira Mazuki dari Sekolah Kebangsaan Pulau Redang yang mewakili 12 rakan-rakannya menggesa kerajaan untuk mengharamkan terus penjualan telur-telur penyu. Mereka menggesa untuk DIHARAMKAN penjualan telur penyu sama sekali dan bagi Bidai lesen-lesen yang dikeluarkan untuk pemajak hanya membolehkan mereka menghantar telur-telur ini kepada pihak berkuasa sahaja dan tidak boleh dijual.
Another three juvenile river terrapins were released into Sungai Setiu yesterday under the state’s first river terrapin tracking project.