227: This Tiny Tortoise is About to go Extinct... | Ralph Till - AAH

Ralph Till of The Kleinmanni Assurance Project joins the podcast to discuss his new project alongside his team members, working to ensure a future for the Egyptian Tortoise through the establishment of thriving, genetically diverse populations in carefully managed assurance colonies. He discusses his experience with the tortoise species, the issue with them growing in popularity over the last couple of decades, as well as some information on their care standards. Ralph goes over the creation of the program, how it came to be, future goals, as well as a little insight on his experience in working with zoos and other organizations. This episode is not one to be missed if you’re interested in the conservation of wild species in captivity!SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/227-kap/SPONSORS: Visit The BioDude: https://www.thebiodude.com/ Visit Zoo Med Labs here: https://zoomed.com/JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathomeLINKS FROM THE EPISODE:The Kleinmanni Assurance Program: https://www.kleinmanniassuranceproject.com/Our Previous Episode with Ralph: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThDnks4Emlc00:00 Introducing Ralph Till2:02 The Bio Dude Substrates + Dietary Supplements2:38 Zoo Med ReptiSun LED2:57 Welcome Ralph - His Experience With Reptiles6:28 Care Standards + Sizes of Egyptian Tortoises11:35 Ralph’s Spark in Keeping Egyptian Tortoises13:47 Egyptian Tortoise Regulations and Conservation Status21:55 Developing The Kleinmanni Assurance Program22:27 The Bio Dude Substrates + Bug Grub23:28 Developing The Kleinmanni Assurance Program34:02 The Purpose of the Program39:43 ESA Regulations + Genetics51:02 Reaching Out To Zoos for the Program52:22 Stud Book for the Program53:47 Conservation Goals in the Wild56:46 Zoo Med ReptiSun LED58:11 The Members of The Kleinmanni Assurance Program1:05:58 Ways To Help + Learning The Business1:11:42 Closing Thoughts