Hundreds of turtles were left to die in a dam due to a lack of water, highlighting a failure in conservation efforts.
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Hundreds of turtles were left to die in a dam due to a lack of water, highlighting a failure in conservation efforts.
Parent: Wildlife ConservationEntity: Turtle Rescue EffortsImpact: negativeDate: Apr 20, 2026Target: The adequacy of conservation efforts and the responsibility of relevant authorities to protect wildlife.
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Won’t somebody save these hundreds of turtles condemned to death?
(There is a whole dam full of water right there but the turtles can’t have it.)
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/picture/2026/apr/20/wont-somebody-save-these-hundreds-of-turtles-condemned-to-death
Update 21st April
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-21/mud-turtle-rescue-at-gwydir-wetlands/106577116
#FirstNations #Kamilaroi
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/apr/21/water-nsw-criticised-for-appalling-decision-after-hundreds-of-turtles-left-to-die-in-wetlands
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