[Endangered Species Rescue Team] Thunder Squirrels | Jjaltoon English

50 years ago, the U.S. Endangered Species Act was signed into law. This act was designed to protect critically endangered species from extinction. Did you know that nearly all species of sea turtles are now classified as endangered, including Kemp’s Ridley, Green, and Loggerhead Sea Turtles, all of which we commonly see at our wildlife rescue center for rehabilitation. In June 2023, our Wildlife Rescue team, rescued two loggerhead sea turtles – one male, one female – from Mustang Island Gulf Bea