In our ongoing initiative to conserve the Malayan Giant Turtle, we have compiled a comprehensive collection of scientific references to inform and enhance our conservation efforts for this species. A thorough search and observation have been applied to collate articles and research findings, ensuring a robust foundation for our conservation program.
Nevertheless, some references may have escaped our attention, and we apologize in advance. However, we are open to receiving feedback and/or input if any of you discover articles or relevant sources about this species or have further questions. Please reach out to us at [email protected], so that we can update this list of references.
Our turtle conservation program launched in 2021 has yielded significant results, with several groups of Malayan giant turtles exhibiting signs of productivity and breeding. This discovery raises hopes for an increase in the population of this endangered species in the coming years. To ensure the success of the program, we collaborated with Gembiraloka Zoo, Konklusi Foundation, and the Indonesia Herpetofauna Foundation under the supervision of BKSDA Yogyakarta. Funding support was received from the IUCN ASAP. In 2022, the population of Malayan giant turtles was transferred to Gembiraloka Zoo.
Finally, in November this year, eight eggs hatched, marking a significant milestone for our conservation efforts. The program aims to establish a sustainable population of the endangered Malayan Giant Turtle, and the success of the hatching raises hopes for increased populations of this species in the wild.
In the future, we would like to build a home for this population on the new site while continuing to develop the program in the next phase.