American Tortoise Rescue Explained
American Tortoise Rescue (ATR) is an animal rescue organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, adoption and protection of all tortoise and turtle species, and the protection of their environments. Located in Malibu, California, ATR is a United States 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation.[1]
Since its founding in 1990 by husband and wife team Marshall Thompson and Susan Tellem, ATR has rescued over 1,000 turtles and 2,000 tortoises. The organization's in-house population "floats" at about 125 animals.
World Turtle Day
Beginning in 2000, ATR sponsored World Turtle Day in an effort to increase awareness of the plight of turtles and tortoises and the environments that support them.[2] [3] [4] [5]
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: ATR About us. March 4, 2009. https://web.archive.org/web/20090302073231/http://www.tortoise.com/id1.html. 2 March 2009. dead. dmy-all.
- Web site: Be Kind to Turtles, World Turtle Day is May 23 . March 4, 2009 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20081202174347/http://www.hsus.org/press_and_publications/press_releases/be_kind_to_turtles_world_turtle_day_is_may_23.html . 2008-12-02 .
- Web site: Celebrate World Turtle Day. March 4, 2009. https://web.archive.org/web/20090215185840/http://hsus.org/wildlife/a_closer_look_at_wildlife/turtles_and_tortoises/celebrate_world_turtle_day.html. 2009-02-15. dead.
- Web site: American Tortoise Rescue Celebrates World Turtle Day May 23rd. Wendy Heller. May 13, 2008. March 4, 2009. https://web.archive.org/web/20080704111934/http://divephotoguide.com/news/american_tortoise_rescue_celebrates_world_turtle_day_may_23rd. July 4, 2008. dead.
- Web site: American Tortoise Rescue Celebrates World Turtle Day May 23rd . May 13, 2008 . March 4, 2009 . Health News Digest . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20090527034947/http://www.healthnewsdigest.com/news/Environment_380/American_Tortoise_Rescue_Celebrates_World_Turtle_Day_May_23rd.shtml . May 27, 2009 .
