Territoriality in Male Wood Turtles
Kiley Briggs
On a sunny May afternoon, I rounded a river bend and heard a curious noise coming from ahead… I approached slowly, until the scene came into view: two Wood Turtles engaged in fierce combat…
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Why Wood Turtles Need Clean Water
Views:594 views Splitting their time almost equally between land and water, Wood Turtles are unique compared to other…
On the Personality of “Bruce” the Wood Turtle
Views:90 views When monitoring populations of turtles, it is common for researchers to use microchips, shell notches, or…
Out of Sight: Why Most People Never See a Wood Turtle
Views:522 views With a distinct black head, vibrant orange legs, and a shell sometimes patterned with brilliant yellow…
The Success of Red-eared Sliders Comes at the Expense of Native Turtles
Views:4,534 views Invasive species are one of the greatest threats to biodiversity facing our native plants and animals…
The Big Four of Turtle Conservation
Views:334 views If you like turtles, as most of us do, we would like to tell you about…
Dekay’s Brownsnake: One of America’s Most Misidentified Snakes
The Brownsnake is a harmless snake common in the Eastern United States, but their secretive nature means few people ever see one, or know what they are.
What is the Difference Between Turtles and Tortoises? Frogs and Toads? Newts and Salamanders?
Views:2,257 views One of the questions I am asked most often during presentations and workshops is, “what is…