Short-term evaluation of the success of a reintroduction program of the European pond turtle: the contribution of space-use modeling
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Mignet F., Gendre T., Reudet D., Malgoire F., Cheylan M. & Besnard A. (2014) Short-term evaluation of the success of a reintroduction program of the European pond turtle: the contribution of space-use modeling. Chelonian Conservation and Biology, 13, 72-80.
Published source details Mignet F., Gendre T., Reudet D., Malgoire F., Cheylan M. & Besnard A. (2014) Short-term evaluation of the success of a reintroduction program of the European pond turtle: the contribution of space-use modeling. Chelonian Conservation and Biology, 13, 72-80.
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This study is summarised as evidence for the following.
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Translocate adult or juvenile reptiles: Tortoises, terrapins, side-necked & softshell turtles
A replicated study in 2007–2010 in a brackish reed marsh in southern France (Mignet et al. 2014) found that after translocating European pond turtles Emys orbicularis some survived for at least 1–2 years after release. Of 15 individuals released in 2008, twelve survived at least one year, and five at least two years. Of 14 released in 2009, eight survived at least one year. The home range of turtles the year after release (6 ha) was smaller than that of turtles in the year of their release (14 ha). In June–July 2007, thirty mature turtles were captured (30–70 km from release site) and placed in an acclimation enclosure at the release site. A group of 15 was released in April 2008 (10 females; 5 males), and a group of 14 in April 2009 (10 females; 4 males). Turtles were fitted with radio transmitters and were location twice/week for two months after release (May–June) and then once/week (July–October and March–September of the following year).
(Summarised by: William Morgan)
