In the Agryz district, a European marsh turtle was rescued and released into the wild.

      The European marsh turtle had not been seen in the territory of Tatarstan for several years. Employees of the state natural reserve "Kichke-Tan" together with schoolchildren returned the European marsh turtle to its natural habitat. This species is listed in the Red Book. The turtle was discovered on a highway. According to specialists, the reptile came onto the asphalt in search of a new water body. The driver of one of the passing cars noticed the reptile, stopped, picked it up, and delivered it to the "Kichke-Tan" reserve. Specialists noted that the European marsh turtle had not been seen in the territory of Tatarstan for several years. The release of the turtle took place at the natural monument "River Izh." Local schoolchildren participated in the event, where they were informed about the region's ecosystem.

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      In the Agryz district, a turtle was rescued and released, which had not been seen in Tatarstan for several years. In the Agryz district of Tatarstan, employees of the "Kichke-Tan" reserve together with schoolchildren rescued and released the European marsh turtle. 12:37 02.06.2026 Tatarstan-New Century TV - Kazan

      "Live for at least 300 years": a turtle rescued on a busy highway was released in the territory of the natural monument "River Izh." Employees of the state natural reserve "Kichke-Tan" together with schoolchildren from the Agryz district rescued and released the European marsh turtle into its natural habitat. 11:23 02.06.2026 Committee on Biological Resources - Kazan

      In the Agryz district, the European marsh turtle was rescued and released into nature. The European marsh turtle had not been seen in the territory of Tatarstan for several years. Employees of the state natural reserve "Kichke-Tan" together with schoolchildren returned it to its natural habitat. 11:00 02.06.2026 Agryz News - Agryz