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Red Crown Turtle: River Health's Canary?
9 Oct
Summary
- Critically endangered Red Crown Roof Turtle's conservation was the focus.
- Male turtles develop colorful stripes on faces during breeding season.
- Students took an oath to protect wildlife and the environment.
Wildlife Week concluded recently with a special focus on the critically endangered Red Crown Roof Turtle. An awareness seminar was held at Jan Sahyogi Inter College Modhi, bringing together teachers and students.
College principal Manju Bhadauriya stressed the turtle's role as a symbol of river health, warning that its extinction would lead to ecological collapse. Dr. Rajeev Chauhan of SCON noted the species' 'critically endangered' status and described the striking facial stripes male turtles develop during the breeding season.
The event culminated with students taking an oath to protect wildlife and preserve environmental cleanliness, reinforcing the importance of conservation efforts.
