As a media practitioner, it is heartening to see that local journalists i.e. those in Terengganu in particular are taking a keen interest on the issue which is at their doorstep.
The myth and one that I love to debunk is that turtle eggs are aphrodisiacs. They certainly are NOT. People have analysed the nutrient content of turtle eggs and found them to be no better than chicken eggs.
We have a surprise additional package sponsored by Rahayu, one of our guest bloggers for the Turtle Blogathon. She is offering a 3D2N stay for two at Berjaya Tioman Resort (valid till 31st December 2009) and we are putting it up for auction.
The Wildlife Protection Act 1972 lists several levels of protection for endangered species of wild animals (mammals, birds, reptiles, and insects), but completely omitted all species of terrapins and tortoises.
If any, it has mostly been through contact with contamination in the water or on the turtle itself. The causative agent is usually Salmonellaor E. coli.
Behold the turtle. He makes progress only when he sticks his neck out. Sleepy turtles never catch up with the sunrise.