One Southeast Asian Box Turtle (๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ณ๐ข ๐ข๐ฎ๐ฃ๐ฐ๐ช๐ฏ๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ด๐ช๐ด) was turned over to the PCSDS Wildlife Enforcers by Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park Site Manager Mrs. Angelique Songco of Brgy. Bancao-Bancao, Puerto Princesa City last August 22, 2021.
Said turtle, listed as โEndangered Species’ ‘ under PCSD Resolution No. 15-521, was reportedly found by Mrs. Songco at the Island Divers Venture, Manalo Extension, Brgy. Bancao Bancao. She later reported it to the wildlife enforcers, who then responded at around 1:50 PM.
The turtleโs carapace was recorded to be 18cm long and 17.5 cm wide, and has a plastron of 15.5 cm. It was thereafter retrieved at 1:55 PM and was brought to the PCSD office for proper disposition.
The PCSDS highly encourages persons who happen to find or rescue wildlife to turn them over to our office, which can be contacted thru hotline numbers 0935-116-2336 (Globe/TM) and 0948-937-2200 (Smart/TNT). You may also send a message to our Facebook page for your other concerns.
