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Asola Wetland Transformed to Provide Ideal Habitat for Rescued Turtles
10 Nov
Summary
- Tender worth ₹11.06 lakh floated for renovation and maintenance
- Sanctuary sees successful turtle breeding, with 20-25 hatchlings this year
- Habitat enrichment measures taken to support growing turtle population
In a move to support the thriving turtle population at the Asola wetland sanctuary, authorities have floated a ₹11.06 lakh tender for renovation and maintenance works. The sanctuary, established in January 2022 as a temporary camp for trafficked, injured, and rescued turtles, has seen a significant increase in its turtle population over the past two years, now housing over 250 turtles of four different Indian species.
The renovation project aims to further enhance the habitat for the turtles, which have been breeding successfully at the site. Over the past year, habitat enrichment measures, such as setting up rocks on the edges, planting native grasses, and placing logs in the pond for basking, have led to the sanctuary's most successful breeding season so far, with 20 to 25 turtles hatching this year.
