Send us a text

In this episode I talk to Dr Zach Bell about his foundation, and mission, to protect and save a curious little Turtle. Meet the Ryukyu Black-breasted Leaf Turtle - a turtle no bigger than a phone, navigating misty mountain peaks, perching on trees like a stealthy spy, and flashing a vibrant red tail longer than its legs. This endangered marvel is found only on three subtropical islands in the waters around Japan. With behaviours unlike any other turtle species, these little adventurers are as mysterious as they are mesmerising. But their future is uncertain. Threatened by habitat loss, illegal wildlife trafficking, and environmental changes, their survival depends on dedicated conservation efforts. Join us as we dive into the extraordinary world of these turtles, exploring their unique lives and the critical work of the Okinawa Kame Centre—a nonprofit organization fighting to protect and conserve them in the wild. For more information follow the links below:

Instagram:@okinawakamecentre

Twitter: @okinawa_kame

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/okinawakamecentre

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@OkinawaKameCentre

Website: https://okinawa-kame.org/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/okinawakame/