21st Century
Sri Lanka: Turtle Nest Raiders Become Conservationists
Sea turtles are among the oldest animals on earth and all seven species are endangered. One of the threats they are up against are poachers who attack their nests and steal the eggs. But in Sri Lanka, a unique initiative is turning some of these nest raiders into conser-vationists.
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MAMS Id
21C2003
Parent Id
21C2000
Description
Sea turtles are among the oldest animals on earth and all seven species are endangered. One of the threats they are up against are poachers who attack their nests and steal the eggs. But in Sri Lanka, a unique initiative is turning some of these nest raiders into conser-vationists.