Fix and Release
A turtle trauma centre in Peterborough, Ontario fights to save endangered freshwater turtles — using a combination of modern veterinary medicine and things from the hardware store. NOW STREAMING ON CBC GEM
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How do you fix an injured turtle? With modern veterinary medicine — and zip ties, duct tape and crazy glue.
The Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre is a little-known turtle trauma centre in Peterborough, Ontario. Every year, injured turtles arrive at the centre after collisions with cars and boats.
Most freshwater turtle species in Canada are endangered due to loss of habitat and modern human interference. Turtles are vital for healthy wetlands, and every saved turtle makes a difference.
Veterinarian Dr. Sue Carstairs leads a team of dedicated staff and volunteers who are developing their own groundbreaking approach to reptile medicine — an approach that includes zip ties, duct tape and crazy glue. Of their work at the Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre, she says, “We are saving the world one turtle at a time”.
This visually stunning film shows turtles in a way that few have seen before, highlighting their amazing ability to recover from catastrophic injuries.
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