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=ThDnks4Emlc 00:00 Introducing Ralph Till 2:02 The Bio Dude Substrates + Dietary Supplements 2:38 Zoo Med ReptiSun LED 2:57 Welcome Ralph - His Experience With Reptiles 6:28 Care Standards + Sizes of Egyptian Tortoises 11:35 Ralph’s Spark in Keeping Egyptian Tortoises 13:47 Egyptian Tortoise Regulations and Conservation Status 21:55 Developing The Kleinmanni Assurance Program 22:27 The Bio Dude Substrates + Bug Grub 23:28 Developing The Kleinmanni Assurance Program 34:02 The Purpose of the Program 39:43 ESA Regulations + Genetics 51:02 Reaching Out To Zoos for the Program 52:22 Stud Book for the Program 53:47 Conservation Goals in the Wild 56:46 Zoo Med ReptiSun LED 58:11 The Members of The Kleinmanni Assurance Program 1:05:58 Ways To Help + Learning The Business 1:11:42 Closing Thoughts