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Teixeira, J., Sancho, V., Martins, B., Azevedo, F., Cruz, A., & Lacomba, I. , Life trachemys: Demonstration strategy and techniques for the eradication of invasive freshwater turtles. Unpublished paper presented at XII Congresso Luso Espanhol de Herpetologia.
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Categories: General Keywords: Emydidae, Emys orbicularis, Habitat - habitat, Schildkröten - turtles + tortoises, Südwesteuropa - South-Western Europa, Trachemys scripta Creators: Azevedo, Cruz, Lacomba, Martins, Sancho, Teixeira Collection: XII Congresso Luso Espanhol de Herpetologia |
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The introduction of alien invasive species is one of the main causes of biodiversity loss. In Europe, the release in natural habitats of the Red-eared slider (Trachemys scripta), classified among the 100 most harmful invasive species in the world, is of special concern for freshwater native species. To reduce this impact the LIFE+ Trachemys project, co-funded by the European Commission, aims to address the negative environmental impacts of exotic invasive turtle species on Iberian wetlands. A set of innovative trapping techniques and a methodology strategy for control and eradication of wild populations of exotic freshwater turtles are being implemented in 13 pilot areas in Valencia (Spain) and 4 in Portugal, to demonstrate their suitability and viability for replication elsewhere. During the first year of the project we captured a total of 4800 exotic turtles in Spain and 114 in Portugal, with special relevance for the Red-eared slider. This strategy together with ex-situ reproduction of endangered Emys orbicularis and public awareness campaigns, aiming to halt the continuous release of exotic turtles in nature, are being developed to control invasive turtles dissemination and preserve autochthonous freshwater biodiversity.
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