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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Endangered loggerhead turtles break nesting record at Mon Repos beach

ABC

Visitors to Queensland's famous Mon Repos Beach have witnessed history with a record number of endangered loggerhead turtles hauling their way up the sand dunes. Mon Repos Conservation Park ranger-in-charge Cathy Gatley said it was "an exciting season" for rangers and visitors. "It's always great to see those old-time nesting turtles," Ms Gatley said. Ms Gatley said the new breeding …

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3 months ago

Turtle conservation researcher Col Limpus from Mon Repos rookery retires

ABC

If turtle research had a hall of fame, Col Limpus's picture would be hung in prime position. "It certainly took me into areas that I never planned on, travelling widely," Dr Limpus said. "Being able to track animals with satellite tracking, these are things we never dreamed of when we started … but the goalposts have kept shifting," he said. …

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8 months ago

Lausanne: The Swiss city that runs the Olympics

BBC

Lausanne: The Swiss city that runs the Olympics Norman Miller Set dramatically among a picture-perfect lake, mountains and hillside vineyards, this unassuming city offers a unique glimpse at how the modern Games came to be. Like many past visitors – from Charles Dickens to long-time resident David Bowie – Coubertin fell in love with Lausanne's dramatic waterside setting framed by …

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2 years ago

Tracking mother turtle reveals secrets about the lives of the endangered loggerheads

ABC

A 50-year-old loggerhead turtle named STAr is shining new light on the behaviour of the endangered marine animals. Key points: A tracking device fitted to mother turtle's back has revealed her home feeding ground is in the Great Sandy Strait She has laid 24 clutches of eggs at the Mon Repos Conservation Park since 2002 The park supports the largest …

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3 years, 4 months ago

Bundaberg Regional Council carries out heavy machinery work on Bargara beach during turtle nesting season

ABC

It is turtle nesting season along Queensland's coast, but one council has come under fire for creating an "obstacle course" for mothers trying to lay their eggs. Key points: Locals are concerned Bundaberg Regional Council earthworks are disturbing the turtle nesting season The council said the annual work is to improve water quality at Moneys Creek Researchers are satellite tracking …

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3 years, 5 months ago

Leatherback turtle sightings could indicate return to Queensland shores to nest

ABC

Rare sightings of leatherback turtles off the coast of Bundaberg could signal a return of nesting on Australian shores. Key points: Leatherback turtles have not nested on Australian shores in 25 years Researchers hope the sighting of a mating pair will see them nest locally An early start to the Mon Repos nesting season suggests turtles are adapting to climate …

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3 years, 11 months ago

Prince Philip’s secret return visit to the island of his birth

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Intended as a summer residence for the island’s governor, …

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4 years, 1 month ago

12,000 on waitlist for famous Mon Repos turtle encounter near Bundaberg

ABC

It's the hottest ticket in town, and if you haven't already booked, there's not much chance of getting a seat at this world-famous parade. Key points: Turtle hatchlings have started emerging at a rookery near Bundaberg Visitors who miss out on a night-time tour are still able to attend the Mon Repos turtle centre during the day Cooler conditions mean …

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5 years ago

Two green turtles rescued on NSW coastline as warmer waters push population south

ABC

An uptick in the number of emaciated sea turtles washing up along the northern New South Wales coastline has conservationists worried. Key points: Conservationists report higher numbers of "emaciated" sea turtles along northern NSW beaches Ecologist says sea turtles are moving further south as water and sand temperatures rise, presenting conservation challenges It is estimated that only one out of …

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7 years, 7 months ago

Fox-catching spaniels come to the rescue of baby turtles at Mon Repos

ABC

Two English springer spaniels are coming to the rescue of baby turtles by outfoxing their predators at Queensland's most significant hatchery. While their brothers and sisters may have been trained to sniff out cocaine and cash, Sophie and Rocky are busy hunting foxes at Mon Repos on Bundaberg's coast. "The dogs … track those foxes back to the dens and …

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8 years, 1 month ago

Turtle hatchlings dying in extreme heat at Mon Repos

ABC

Piles of dead turtle hatchlings are lining Queensland's famous Mon Repos beach amid a heatwave which has pushed the sand's temperature to a record 75 degrees Celsius. "They can't sweat, they can't pant, so they've got no mechanism for cooling," Department of Environment and Heritage Protection chief scientist Dr Col Limpus said. Rangers, scientists, volunteers working overtime The rangers, scientists …

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9 years, 3 months ago

Flatback turtle returns to Mon Repos for 13th nesting season

ABC

The world's oldest known tagged turtle has surprised scientists by returning to Bundaberg in Queensland for her 13th nesting season. Mon Repos visited by loggerhead, flatback and green turtles They lay between one and four clutches, with about 50 eggs in each nest. "What we think is old age for her, she's still laying big clutches and she's laying some …

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