Second boat race organized to support the world’s rarest turtle
Dong Mo Lake is a large expanse of water to the west of Hanoi, Vietnam. Beneath the quiet surface a ... Read More
Rafetus project
Fifth football match organized to support conservation of the worlds rarest turtle
From 25th of February to the 3rd of March 2015, the Asian Turtle Program (ATP) of Indo-Myanmar Conservation (IMC) in collaboration with ... Read More
New no fishing zone created to protect the world’s rarest turtle
From the 3rd to the 9th of February 2015, two no fishing zones were created in Dong Mo lake, Son Tay district, ... Read More
New nesting beach built in the hope of attracting the worlds rarest turtle
From the 12th to 17th January 2015 staffs from the Asian Turtle program (ATP) have worked to create an artificial nesting beach ... Read More
Worlds most distinguished turtle experts gather at Hoan Kiem Lake to reminisce
From the 17th – 20th of January 2015, Dr Peter Pritchard has been visiting northern Vietnam. As one of the world’s most ... Read More
Third annual “Turtle Football Cup” held at Dong Mo Lake, Vietnam
From the 6th -7th October 2012 The Asian Turtle Program (ATP) of Cleveland Metroparks Zoo together with the Youth Union ... Read More
Action needed to protect the world’s most endangered turtles only wild habitat
Dong Mo Lake just outside of Hanoi, northern Vietnam, looks similar to many other lowland lakes. With a high human ... Read More
Green Forest: Swinhoe’s turtle legend
Education for Nature – Vietnam (ENV) announces the release of its 33rd issue of the popular children’s nature magazine, Green ... Read More
Large softshell turtle caught in the Red River, Hanoi causes a stir
A giant softshell turtle (Rafetus swinhoei) residing in Hanoi, Vietnam gained international attention early this year following successful treatment after ... Read More
Awareness signboard for world’s rarest turtle around its only known habitat
The new signboard provides a history of the species and its importance at Dong Mo Lake.Just outside of Hanoi city, ... Read More