About the Author: Kathy Zagzebski is the President & Executive Director of the National Marine Life Center.

2009-2010 RedBellied Cooter Headstart 001

Kathy Zagzebski | May 21, 2010 | Comments 0

Northern red-bellied cooters are listed as "threatened" on the federal endangered species list and "endangered" at the state level. NMLC participates in a state-managed "head start" program that has increased hatchling survivability by over 90%. Because of our veterinary expertise, we are often asked to care for animals from the headstart program that need medical attention. Since becoming a partner in the head start program, NMLC has cared for 37 cooters.

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