Sonoyta Mud Turtle Emergency Rescue Plan
Sector: Education • Location: Tucson, Arizona, United States
Source: The Cool Down
An emergency rescue plan is being drafted to salvage approximately 250 endangered Sonoyta mud turtles from Quitobaquito Springs in Arizona due to the threat posed by the construction of a second border wall near their last US habitat. The plan includes capturing turtles in case of damage to their habitat and involves several Arizona institutions and zoos prepared to assist in housing the turtles t
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Education
- Location
- Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The Cool Down
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | An emergency rescue plan is being drafted to salvage approximately 250 endangered Sonoyta mud turtles from Quitobaquito Springs in Arizona due to the threat posed by the construction of a second border wall near their last US habitat. The plan includes capturing turtles in case of damage to their habitat and involves several Arizona institutions and zoos prepared to assist in housing the turtles temporarily. |
Original sector | Environmental Conservation |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Arizona |
City | Tucson |
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Source | The Cool Down |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Education |
Article published date | 2026-05-29 |
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