The Calusa Herpetological Society
Of Southwest Florida
Of Southwest Florida
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The Calusa Herpetological Society
Of Southwest Florida |
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Thursday, July 7, 2022 - 7:00 pm
Madagascar/TSA Radiated Tortoise Release
This
month's speaker is Brett Bartek. Brett will
be speaking about his recent trip to Madagascar with the Turtle Survival
Alliance where he helped facilitate the release of
~1000 radiated tortoises (Astrochelys radiata) back into the wild.
Brett Bartek has been involved with the turtle survival alliance for
almost 10 years now while contributing with projects in Texas, Florida, Belize,
and India. He recently had the opportunity to assist the Turtle Survival
Alliance with the largest reintroduction of radiated tortoises in Madagascar. While
there he helped train TSA (Turtle Survival Alliance) staff members to
use radio telemetry to track the released tortoises around the spiny forests of
southern Madagascar. Brett's talk will also include photos and stories about
the numerous animals that he encountered while there.
After
the meeting, you are invited to join us at a nearby restaurant (announced at
the meeting) for more herp discussions and camaraderie over food and drinks.
See you there!
WHO'S INVITED? You are! Anyone with an interest in any aspect of herpetology or herpetoculture is welcome to attend, learn, and exchange their experiences with our friendly membership. Come out to meet others who keep, breed or study reptiles and amphibians, and let them share their fascination with you. We average 10 - 20 people attending every meeting.
For more info , call (239) 728-2390 or Email: calusaherpsociety@gmail.com