Frauke Hustinx, member of the board of German Chelonia Group DGHT and editor of RADIATA magazine, has been keeping European tortoises for over 20 years. She is dedicated to tortoise conservation and provides advice on the appropriate care of European tortoises. Since 2018, she has been certified by the Vive e.V. for her expertise in turtle and tortoise husbandry.
Frauke has a particular passion for animals in rescue centers (Schildkröten-Auffangstationen) and is also deeply involved with www.schildkroetensuche.org.
She is a member of several organizations, including:
- DGHT
- German Chelonia Group DGHT
- Turtle Survival Alliance (TSA)
- Schildkrötenhilfe-Nordbayern e.V.
- Landschildkröten-Auffangstation Kitzingen
- Dutch-Belgian Tortoise Association (NBSV)
- International Tortoise Association (ISV)
- Vive e.V.
