Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Tortoises released into the wild

The Junta de Andalucia has recently released more than one hundred animals on the protected species list into the wild in Sierra Cabrera, Turre. The majority of the animals released were tortuga mora, with 95 being freed. Six kestrels were also released and one example of a Eurasian Stone-curlew.

Almeria and Murcia are home to the largest populations of tortuga mora in Europe as they have an ideal climate for these animals. They are on the list of vulnerable species published by the International Nature Conservation Union. The examples released were all donated by individuals living in the area.

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