WCS Cambodia studies endangered Royal Turtles

By Xinhua News Agency

Feb 20, 2023 2:30 am

PHNOM PENH: The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Cambodia and the Fisheries Administration have handed over 15 nearly extinct Royal Turtles to a research institute for biological study and breeding, a conservationist said on Saturday.

Som Sitha, WCS Cambodia project manager, said two subadult male and female, and 13 juveniles were delivered to the National Aquaculture Research and Development Institute Samdech Techo Hun Sen on Thursday.

NEARLY EXTINCT Conservationists measure a Royal Turtle in Kandal province, Cambodia on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. The Wildlife Conservation Society Cambodia and the Fisheries Administration have handed over 15 nearly extinct Royal Turtles to a research institute for biological study and breeding, a conservationist said on Saturday. XINHUA PHOTO

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