Asian Turtle Program

Regional tortoise and freshwater turtle conservation NGO. Protecting today so we can see tomorrow.

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The first-ever release of the Vietnamese Pond Turtle back into the wild. Going Home for the First Time.

HAPPY WORLD TURTLE DAY

In November 2025, 100 critically endangered turtles were released back into the wild, part of 25 years of rewilding efforts

https://t.co/K37XSBXyE0

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Emergency Turtle Rescue in Northern Vietnam: One of the Largest Native Turtle Confiscations in a Decade

On World Turtle Day, the team from the ATP/IMC and Cuc Phuong National Park are dealing with a confiscation of 272 tortoises and freshwater turtles

https://t.co/6PgUx6321q

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Khóa đào tạo kỹ năng nghiên cứu thực địa Rùa cạn và rùa nước ngọt lần thứ 21

A unique chance to learn about the Turtles of Vietnam!The 21st Tortoise and Freshwater Turtle Field Skills

For more information, please visit the link:
https://t.co/rkhib6ZYlT

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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. From all of us at the ATP/IMC. Let's make 2026 a great year for turtles.

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Happy World Turtle Day from Vietnam - 23rd May 2025

From all of us working for turtle conservation at the ATP of IMC and our partner, Cuc Phuong National Park, Vietnam @cucphuong_vn

https://t.co/6xAmFZFv4w

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A unique chance to learn about the Turtles of Vietnam Cơ hội có 102 để tìm hiểu sâu về các loài rua Việt Nam Scholarship available 9 - 18 May 2025. Học bổng có hiệu lực từ ngày 09 - 18 tháng 5 năm 2025. EN Link: https://t.co/chY2GE930I VN Link https://t.co/baf7S5i44e

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CHÚC MỪNG NĂM MỚI 2025 - Happy New Year 2025

Thank you to all our partners and supporters from the ATP/IMC Team

Cảm ơn tất cả các đối tác và những người ủng hộ ATP/IMC của chúng tôi!

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India - Tamil Nadu State, over 20 days, over 500 Olive Ridley marine turtles have washed up dead on beaches. Apparently turtle exclusion devices (TEDs), fitted to fishing nets to allow marine turtles to escape without harm, are no longer used.

https://t.co/AMTuq5pNcC

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We are hiring for a new Rescue Centre Project Assistant – Vietnam

Chúng tôi đang tuyển dụng Trợ lý Dự án Trung tâm Cứu hộ mới – Việt Nam

https://t.co/o3x35BVVc9

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Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and an enjoyable holiday season. From All of us at the Asian Turtle Program of Indo-Myanmar Conservation.

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Another 66 critically endangered turtles find a new lease of life in central Vietnam!
Read more: https://t.co/tac54YpSeF

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Following the success of our infographics highlighting the issues regarding keeping wildlife as pets in Vietnam in July 2021, we jointly ran a 3-hour online seminar on the 28th of September 2021!
Read more: https://t.co/paS4dkdHkO

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A rather unscary Halloween for 63 released turtles in northern Vietnam by ATP/IMC and HNWRC in October 2021!

Read more: https://t.co/5s911mInQi

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In October 2021, we published a new poster to raise awareness of the legal protections of several priority turtle species in Vietnam
Read more: https://t.co/XU4nUVGfRh

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Last few days to apply for this!

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We're looking for a new Veterinary Intern to join the ATP/IMC team at the Turtle Conservation Centre (TCC), Cuc Phuong National Park!
More details: https://t.co/ObXKQhIoTp

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A heroic journey to rescue 69 turtles

On the 18th of October 2021, a team of the TCC and ATP/IMC set off on a 2-day round trip from northern to central Vietnam, on a mission to rescue 69 turtles of various species.

For more info: https://t.co/c4Ks3IDKYI

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Happy Halloween to all of our turtle friends, partners, donors and supporters! We hope you all have a spooky weekend, whether you are getting dressed up or not!

From the Asian Turtle Program of Indo Myanmar Conservation

Image by: Pham Nhu Quynh - ATP/IMC

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New species of leaf-litter frog discovered by ATP and partners in Vietnam frog hotspot

More details: https://t.co/GqR1R99TCg

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New ATP paper on the hunting and trade of Big-headed Turtles in two protected areas in northern Vietnam!

More details: https://t.co/Z8Avd6iJC8