As Claudia Sheinbaum becomes the first woman president of Mexico, this issue of The Tortoise celebrates pioneering women in conservation who overcome significant obstacles. In "Turtle Girl," "The Floor Is Lava," and "Black Mambas," we profile three impactful conservationists from India, Mexico, and South Africa, each making a difference through fieldwork, art, and activism. 

Each issue of The Tortoise contains overviews of Turtle Conservancy programs and partners throughout the United States and the world. Thankfully, we are continually reminded that, amid the ever-present chaos around the globe, we can find solace and inspiration in the simplicity of nature and the natural world.