Movements and microhabitat use of translocated big-headed turtles (Platysternon megacephalum) in southern China
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Published source details
Shen J.W., Pike D.A. & Du W.G. (2010) Movements and microhabitat use of translocated big-headed turtles (Platysternon megacephalum) in southern China. Chelonian Conservation and Biology, 9, 154-161.
Published source details Shen J.W., Pike D.A. & Du W.G. (2010) Movements and microhabitat use of translocated big-headed turtles (Platysternon megacephalum) in southern China. Chelonian Conservation and Biology, 9, 154-161.
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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 Action Link |
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Translocate adult or juvenile reptiles: Tortoises, terrapins, side-necked & softshell turtles
A study in 2007 in one mountain stream in Hebei Province, China (Shen et al. 2010) found that most translocated big-headed turtles Platysternon megacephalum survived for at least 3–8 months following release. Eleven of 16 turtles survived for at least 3–8 months between their release and the end of the study period. A further five turtles went missing sometime following release, though their transmitters were recovered (data not provided). In April–September 2007, sixteen wild-caught adult turtles (9 males, 7 females) were purchased from a turtle dealer and released in to the wild. They were fitted with radio trackers and monitored on 4–6 consecutive days, twice/month until November 2017.
(Summarised by: William Morgan)
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