Ljubljana Marshes home to only native freshwater turtle in Slovenia
Ljubljana, 24 August - Known for its rich biodiversity, Slovenia is also home to the European pond turtle (Emys orbicularis), the only freshwater turtle native to the country. Since this globally endangered species is faced with a number of threats, the Ljubljana Marshes Nature Park is making efforts to enhance its population by protecting its nests.
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A female European pond turtle with an attached transmitter.
Photo: Ljubljana Marshes Nature Park
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Ponds in the Draga Valley in the Ljubljana Marshes Nature Park, the habitat of the European pond turtle, the only freshwater turtle native to Slovenia.
Photo: Manca Ahčin/STA
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Nature conservationist Ana Tratnik from the Ljubljana Marshes Nature Park.
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Ponds in the Draga Valley in the Ljubljana Marshes Nature Park, the habitat of the European pond turtle, the only freshwater turtle native to Slovenia.
Photo: Manca Ahčin/STA
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Net-protected nest of the European pond turtle.
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Net-protected nest of the European pond turtle.
Photo: Ljubljana Marshes Nature Park
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A European pond turtle.
Photo: Ljubljana Marshes Nature Park
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One-year-old European pond turtle.
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Ponds in the Draga Valley in the Ljubljana Marshes Nature Park, the habitat of the European pond turtle, the only freshwater turtle native to Slovenia.
Photo: Manca Ahčin/STA
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Ponds in the Draga Valley in the Ljubljana Marshes Nature Park, the habitat of the European pond turtle, the only freshwater turtle native to Slovenia.
Photo: Manca Ahčin/STA
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Nature conservationist Ana Tratnik from the Ljubljana Marshes Nature Park.
Photo: Manca Ahčin/STA
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An egg of the European pond turtle and offspring.
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Net-protected nest of the European pond turtle.
Photo: Ljubljana Marshes Nature Park
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Ponds in the Draga Valley in the Ljubljana Marshes Nature Park, the habitat of the European pond turtle, the only freshwater turtle native to Slovenia.
Photo: Manca Ahčin/STA
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A female European pond turtle with an attached transmitter.
Photo: Ljubljana Marshes Nature Park
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