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UCLA Newsroom recently asked La Kretz Center Director Brad Shaffer about why climate change makes it even more urgent to strengthen citizen science programs and connect them to established scientific networks.
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The La Kretz Center assumes responsibility for the administration of the Stunt Ranch Reserve, and expands its field station into a multi-site research and teaching environment for regional conservation science in the Santa Monica Mountains
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How the UCLA La Kretz Center Rehabbed & Released 28 Genetically Significant Turtles Imperiled by Habitat Loss
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The award recognizes superior teaching effectiveness and mentoring of students in the area of herpetology, and honors individuals who have made significant contributions to herpetological education
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Biologists with the UCLA La Kretz Center for California Conservation Science recently went on a rescue mission to save endangered turtles that have become dehydrated, emaciated and stressed-out by the extended drought
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Dehydrated, emaciated, and stressed, Southwestern Pond Turtles sedentary on the shore of Elizabeth Lake didn’t move, or even try to flee when approached by biologists. This unheard of behavior suggested…
