The world is home to about two hundred and ninety different
species of turtle and tortoise but they are disappearing from the
wild at an ever increasing pace.
The major causes of these declines are anthropogenic (i.e. man
made), and include habitat loss and degradation due to human
encroachment, incidental take, deliberate take of species for the
food and pet trade. Now global climate change is adding
insult to injury.
California Turtle and Tortoise Club has been active in promoting conservation of chelonians (turtles and tortoises) since it was founded in 1964. This page provides links to articles on CTTC's ongoing and historic conservation efforts and issues of concern.
Michael J. Connor
Chair
CTTC Executive Board