https://life4mauremys.agr.hr en © 2026 LIFE4mauremys life4mauremys@gmail.com (life4mauremys) info@amagdic.com (Antonio Magdic) Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:55:06 +0200 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:55:06 +0200 15 https://life4mauremys.agr.hr/images/logo-rss.png https://life4mauremys.agr.hr 112 112 https://life4mauremys.agr.hr/en/219/Volunteer+Action+in+the+Herpetological+Reserve https://life4mauremys.agr.hr/en/219/Volunteer+Action+in+the+Herpetological+Reserve A volunteer action was carried out in the herpetological reserve in Majkovi to clean and restore a pond, in collaboration with several institutions and projects working together to preserve freshwater habitats in the south of Croatia. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:35:00 +0100 https://life4mauremys.agr.hr/en/217/Importance+of+small+wetlands https://life4mauremys.agr.hr/en/217/Importance+of+small+wetlands To preserve precious water, people built new ponds and dry-stone walls around places where water naturally accumulated. Although ponds are small water bodies that are often underestimated, their importance as sources of fresh water is significant. Sun, 01 Feb 2026 10:47:00 +0100 https://life4mauremys.agr.hr/en/215/Third+Year+of+the+Project+and+Consortium+Meeting+in+Dubrovnik https://life4mauremys.agr.hr/en/215/Third+Year+of+the+Project+and+Consortium+Meeting+in+Dubrovnik LIFE for Mauremys has entered its fourth and final year of implementation, and the partners gathered for a consortium meeting. Mon, 03 Nov 2025 10:35:00 +0100 https://life4mauremys.agr.hr/en/210/Animated+Film+about+the+Balkan+Terrapin https://life4mauremys.agr.hr/en/210/Animated+Film+about+the+Balkan+Terrapin Tue, 14 Oct 2025 08:27:00 +0200 https://life4mauremys.agr.hr/en/213/Study+Visit+of+Hungarian+and+Slovakian+Experts https://life4mauremys.agr.hr/en/213/Study+Visit+of+Hungarian+and+Slovakian+Experts The aim of the visit was to exchange knowledge on freshwater turtle research, habitat restoration, and management of protected areas, as well as to improve existing nature conservation methods. Mon, 06 Oct 2025 09:24:00 +0200 https://life4mauremys.agr.hr/en/209/Guidelines+for+turtle+friendly+agriculture+for+landowners https://life4mauremys.agr.hr/en/209/Guidelines+for+turtle+friendly+agriculture+for+landowners Fri, 26 Sep 2025 08:57:00 +0200 https://life4mauremys.agr.hr/en/207/Animated+Film+about+the+Balkan+Terrapin https://life4mauremys.agr.hr/en/207/Animated+Film+about+the+Balkan+Terrapin The animated film “Mara – A Life for New Generations” tells the story of a brave Balkan terrapin named Mara. Wed, 10 Sep 2025 13:10:00 +0200 https://life4mauremys.agr.hr/en/203/EUIPO+Registration+015091663-0002+-+TURTOSave+research+trap https://life4mauremys.agr.hr/en/203/EUIPO+Registration+015091663-0002+-+TURTOSave+research+trap Fri, 29 Aug 2025 09:22:00 +0200 https://life4mauremys.agr.hr/en/201/EUIPO+Registration+015091663-0001+-+TURTOSave+cage+trap https://life4mauremys.agr.hr/en/201/EUIPO+Registration+015091663-0001+-+TURTOSave+cage+trap Fri, 29 Aug 2025 08:30:00 +0200 https://life4mauremys.agr.hr/en/205/Donation+of+TURTOSave+fishing+traps https://life4mauremys.agr.hr/en/205/Donation+of+TURTOSave+fishing+traps The LIFE for Mauremys project continues its activities aimed at conserving the native European pond turtle and Balkan terrapin, while also supporting local communities in developing sustainable fishing practices. Thu, 28 Aug 2025 11:45:00 +0200 https://life4mauremys.agr.hr/en/195/How+Do+Our+Activities+Affect+Ecosystem+Services%3F https://life4mauremys.agr.hr/en/195/How+Do+Our+Activities+Affect+Ecosystem+Services%3F As part of the LIFE for Mauremys project, we aim to understand how our activities affect ecosystem services, because we know that conserving the Balkan Terrapin is not possible without preserving healthy and functional ecosystems. Wed, 23 Jul 2025 08:15:00 +0200 https://life4mauremys.agr.hr/en/191/Another+Pond+slider+Removed https://life4mauremys.agr.hr/en/191/Another+Pond+slider+Removed The Public Institution for the Management of Protected Natural Areas of the Dubrovnik-Neretva County recently received a report about the presence of the invasive alien species Pond slider (Trachemys scripta) in the Vid settlement Fri, 13 Jun 2025 05:55:00 +0200 https://life4mauremys.agr.hr/en/189/Closing+Event+of+the+Mediterranean+Wetland+Week https://life4mauremys.agr.hr/en/189/Closing+Event+of+the+Mediterranean+Wetland+Week What began with a two-day educational seminar on ecological innovations in agriculture concluded with a joyful public event for children and adults, which attracted a large number of locals from Konavle. Mon, 02 Jun 2025 14:49:00 +0200 https://life4mauremys.agr.hr/en/199/Third+Mauremys+Day https://life4mauremys.agr.hr/en/199/Third+Mauremys+Day Mauremys Day was held again this year, on May 25, 2025, at the Zagreb Zoo. Mon, 26 May 2025 12:15:00 +0200 https://life4mauremys.agr.hr/en/197/Join+Us+for+a+Mauremys+Day https://life4mauremys.agr.hr/en/197/Join+Us+for+a+Mauremys+Day On Sunday, May 25, 2025, we will celebrate Mauremys Day at the Zagreb Zoo. Wed, 21 May 2025 09:35:00 +0200 https://life4mauremys.agr.hr/en/193/Breeding+Centre+and+habitat+for+the+Balkan+Terrapin+featured+in+ZOO+Exibition https://life4mauremys.agr.hr/en/193/Breeding+Centre+and+habitat+for+the+Balkan+Terrapin+featured+in+ZOO+Exibition To mark the 100th anniversary of the Zagreb Zoo, an educational exhibition titled "Only 100 Years Young!" has been set up at Zrinjevac Park in the heart of Zagreb. Fri, 16 May 2025 08:30:00 +0200 https://life4mauremys.agr.hr/en/181/What+Is+the+Balkan+Terrapin+Up+To%3F https://life4mauremys.agr.hr/en/181/What+Is+the+Balkan+Terrapin+Up+To%3F We equipped several individuals with small telemetry devices and released them back into their habitats to track their movement. Wed, 14 May 2025 11:09:00 +0200 https://life4mauremys.agr.hr/en/179/LIFE+for+Mauremys+at+Science+Festivals https://life4mauremys.agr.hr/en/179/LIFE+for+Mauremys+at+Science+Festivals This spring, the LIFE for Mauremys project was featured at two major science events – the MUZZA Week of Science (April 10–13, 2025) and the Festival of Science (May 5–10, 2025) in Zagreb. Tue, 13 May 2025 10:40:00 +0200 https://life4mauremys.agr.hr/en/187/Seminar+on+Sustainable+Agriculture+opened+the+Mediterranean+Wetland+Week https://life4mauremys.agr.hr/en/187/Seminar+on+Sustainable+Agriculture+opened+the+Mediterranean+Wetland+Week As part of the LIFE for Mauremys project, this year we organized the Mediterranean Freshwater Days event in Konavle, in collaboration with the local association Agroturizam Konavle. Sun, 27 Apr 2025 12:58:00 +0200 https://life4mauremys.agr.hr/en/183/New+Basking+Platforms+Installed+in+Balkan+Terrapin+Habitats https://life4mauremys.agr.hr/en/183/New+Basking+Platforms+Installed+in+Balkan+Terrapin+Habitats As part of the activities under Work Package 2: Habitat Restoration and Improvement, new basking platforms for freshwater turtles were installed in ponds within the project area. Fri, 25 Apr 2025 07:50:00 +0200 https://life4mauremys.agr.hr/en/175/Breeding+Centre+and+habitat+for+the+Balkan+Terrapin+at+Zagreb+Zoo https://life4mauremys.agr.hr/en/175/Breeding+Centre+and+habitat+for+the+Balkan+Terrapin+at+Zagreb+Zoo The Balkan Terrapin habitat is an important part of the Zoo's breeding and educational activities, but also a new attraction that allows visitors to get a close-up view of this endangered and secretive species. Fri, 11 Apr 2025 09:08:00 +0200 https://life4mauremys.agr.hr/en/177/Join+us+at+Mediterranean+Wetland+Week https://life4mauremys.agr.hr/en/177/Join+us+at+Mediterranean+Wetland+Week This year, we are once again celebrating the Mediterranean Wetland Week – after Majkovi, the event is coming to Konavle! Thu, 10 Apr 2025 13:10:00 +0200 https://life4mauremys.agr.hr/en/171/Help+Protect+the+Balkan+Terrapin+%E2%80%93+Report+Your+Observations%21 https://life4mauremys.agr.hr/en/171/Help+Protect+the+Balkan+Terrapin+%E2%80%93+Report+Your+Observations%21 Project partners are inviting the local community of Ston, Majkovi, and Konavle to join the effort! Thu, 20 Mar 2025 10:50:00 +0100 https://life4mauremys.agr.hr/en/185/Final+Conference+of+the+Still+Water+Revival+Project https://life4mauremys.agr.hr/en/185/Final+Conference+of+the+Still+Water+Revival+Project On March 11 and 12, 2025, we participated in the final conference of the Still Water Revival held in Sinj under the title “Ponds and Wells – Traditional Heritage of Freshwater Ecosystems in Karst”. Tue, 18 Mar 2025 10:10:00 +0100