{
  "id": 11651977,
  "title": "690 terrapin hatchlings released into Sungai Kemaman to boost conservation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/690-terrapin-hatchlings-released-into-sungai-kemaman-to-boost",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-10-03T09:44:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/1546883/690-terrapin-hatchlings-released-sungai-kemaman-boost-conservation"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "In a conservation effort near Kampung Pasir Gajah, Malaysia, 690 terrapin hatchlings were released into Sungai Kemaman on Thursday. The turtles were incubated for three months before being temporarily cared for at the Terrapin Conservation Centre. Dr Chen Pelf Nyok, co-founder and executive director of the Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia (TCS), said the hatchlings were released in stages, with today's release marking the completion of the year's programme. Chen expressed hope that the released terrapins would mature and return to lay eggs in the river. Last year, 680 hatchlings were released in a similar programme. The conservation efforts aim to raise awareness about terrapin protection among local residents and visitors, as well as encourage support for conservation through social media.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}