TSA Belize

Project Animal(s) : Turtles
Project Category : Reptiles
Project Region : North America, South America
Project Type : Conservation
Project URL : https://turtlesurvival.org/copy/projects/belize/
Project is timebound? : No

Focal Species:
Central American River Turtle (Dermatemys mawii) aka “Hicatee” – Critically Endangered
Chelonian Threats:
Poaching
Action:
Maintain assurance colonies, captive breeding, head start hatchlings, support research scientists, veterinary health assessments, educational outreach and create awareness campaigns, promote the species to become the National Reptile of Belize, promote the establishment of a Hicatee wildlife sanctuary, co-host Hicatee conservation forums
TSA Programs/Collaborations:
Hicatee Conservation and Research Center – BFREE
Regional Partners:
Belize Foundation for Research and Environmental Education – BFREE, University of Florida, Belize Fisheries Department

Project Agency : Turtle Survival Alliance

Project Agency Contact : https://turtlesurvival.org/