Terrapin release at Kg. Pasir Gajah, Kemaman
In February this year, we initiated a river terrapin conservation program in the Kemaman River, with the cooperation from three local communities and the Department of Wildlife and National Parks (PERHILITAN). One of the local communities that were involved in the conservation program is the JKKK (Village Committee) of Kg. Pasir Gajah.
As a result of the egg protection program, a total of 420 eggs from 24 clutches were incubated and 198 hatchlings were produced. The hatching success was recorded at 47%. More than half of the river terrapin hatchlings that had emerged were released into the Kemaman River on the 21st May in a small ceremony.
Note: The above pictures were taken during the release on the 21st May 2011.
Come Friday, the 7th October 2011, the remaining 84 river terrapins will be released.
As part of our fund-raising efforts, we are pleased to put these 84 river terrapins up for adoption. Each adoption costs RM 100, and you will be furnished with a Certificate of Adoption with the particular terrapin’s microchip number, weight and measurements at release. Yes, you may also attend the event without adopting a river terrapin :D (But why won’t you?)
Following are two maps, in case you’d need directions to get to the release site at Kg. Pasir Gajah :D A few canopies will be put up at the release site very near the Kemaman River. The coordinates of the release site is: 4° 14′ 15.93″ N, 103° 17′ 27.10″ E
Directions to the terrapin release site at Kg. Pasir Gajah, Kemaman
Would you like to adopt a river terrapin? Or do you need more information? Write to us atcp@turtleconservationcentre.org and we will furnish you with the Terrapin Adoption Form :D
P/S: The river terrapin release event will be held on Friday, because that’s the only time the Guest of Honour (DUN Air Putih, YB Hj. Wan Abdul Hakim b. Wan Mokhtar) is available.
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