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On the occasion of World Turtle Day at many sites participating in the LIFE URCA project, a number of initiatives are being organized with the aim of raising awareness of the European marsh tortoise and the importance of protecting this native species. As early as next May 18, it will be possible to participate in […]

We are excited to invite you to an unmissable conference to be held on May 7, 2025 at the Departments of Life Sciences and Chemical and Geological Sciences in Modena, Italy (Via Giuseppe Campi 103, Room U0.3). This event, which is organized as part of the LIFE URCA PROEmys project (www.urcaproemys.eu) and also features the […]

The Emys orbicularis management manual is available

This is the speech given by dott. Fabrizio Oneto at the seminar organised by the University of Turin as part of the degree course in Natural Systems Science

Another remarkable year has passed, and with it many important goals achieved for the protection of our beloved pond terrapin.The year 2025 awaits us with new challenges and lots of energy to continue protecting this unique and valuable species for our wetland ecosystems.Best wishes for a peaceful Christmas and a new year full of nature, […]

The Life Claw project is participating in the conference “Invasive Alien Species – Current Knowledge and Interventions”, taking place today at Magna of Emilia Romagna Region (ground floor, Via Aldo Moro 30), from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. An important opportunity to:✅ Present the actions and results achieved by our project✅ Exchange ideas with experts […]

Friday 27 September, in many European cities, will be held The Researcher’s night , an event designed to bring the world of research closer to all curious and interested people. Come and discover the projects that universities and research organisations are carrying out! The Life URCA PROEMYS project, dedicated to the conservation of the pond […]

Friday 27 September, in many Italian cities, there will be Researcher and Researcher Night, an event designed to bring the world of research closer to all curious and interested people. Come and discover the projects that universities and research organisations are carrying out! The Life URCA PROEMYS project, dedicated to the conservation of the marsh […]

From 18 to 20 September, work on the conservation of Emys orbicularis, the European bog turtle, will be presented. Here are the appointments: 📅 18 September: Presentation of the contribution ‘LIFE URCA PROEMYS: an integrated approach for the conservation of Emys orbicularis in Italy and Slovenia’. 📅 19 September: Poster entitled ‘LIFE URCA PROEMYS in […]

The Emys Piemonte Centre – Eleade Soc. Coop released 40 small tortoises in a site of community interest in the province of Vercelli, managed by the Parco del Po. Our thanks go to:-The Capellino Foundation (Owner of Almo Nature)