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The document summarizes a study that monitored the critically endangered freshwater turtle species Mesoclemmys dahli in Sucre, Colombia between 2016-2018. Researchers surveyed 42 artificial ponds called jagüeyes, capturing 83 turtles. They found an absolute abundance of 7.5 turtles/ha, lower than previous years. Most turtles were found in small jagüeyes less than 0.2 ha in size with abundant surrounding vegetation. 70% of females surveyed had eggs in their oviducts, indicating breeding activity. Some turtle

Author

Fabio David

Language

EN