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This photo from a State Park in Virginia is a good

This photo from a State Park in Virginia is a good reminder that everybody could use a little sunshine, especially this time of year. It is not everyday that you see painted turtles basking with a northern watersnake but it's worth it for the sun! ⠀
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Photo credit: Adam Daniel ⠀
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Get to know the teaching turtles at the Turtle Gua

Get to know the teaching turtles at the Turtle Guardians Headquarters! Betty and Otis are invasive sliders that help us educate the public on invasive species and turtles for pets!

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Our first billboard is up on Hwy. 62 to help save

Our first billboard is up on Hwy. 62 to help save turtles! Turtles are on roads from May to October, typically crossing between wetlands. Nesting season is from late May to early July and there will be an increase in the number of turtles on the road as females travel to lay their eggs. Turtles are more comfortable and agile in water so they like to stay close to lowlands and wet spaces. If you are driving towards a low lying area, or you can see that the road shoulders are bounded by cattails and marsh, take your time and look ahead for slow moving "rocks". Knowing these facts will make it easier to anticipate turtles and therefore to be able to react safely for the turtles, yourself, and other drivers. ⠀
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Please help turtles cross the road if it is safe for you to do so. If you have had to pass a turtle or see an injured turtle that you cannot stop for because of road conditions and traffic, turn around at the nearest place available (even it it is kms down the road) because you may be able to help afterwards and retrieve it if it has been injured. In this case, note the location and call the nearest wildlife rehabilitation centre or the Turtle Trauma Centre at 705-741-5000. ⠀
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Make like a turtle and slow down! ⠀
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Betty, our red-eared slider, wants to remind ever

Betty, our red-eared slider, wants to remind everyone to watch for turtles! Road mortality is one of the greatest threats to turtle populations in Ontario and losing just one individual can have significant impacts. It takes up to 60 years for one turtle to replace itself in the wild and all Ontario turtles are considered to be at risk of disappearing from the province. If you see a turtle on the road, and it is safe for you to do so, please move it across in the direction it was travelling!⠀
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Everyone wants to be out in the sun this weekend,

Everyone wants to be out in the sun this weekend, including turtles. We have already received several reports of turtles on the road this year and as the weather gets warmer, it will only become more common. Stay on the lookout for turtles and if it is safe to do so, move them off the road in the direction they were travelling. If the turtle is too heavy to lift, you can slide a car mat underneath it and drag it off the road, or lift behind the back legs and wheelbarrow it across.... but never by the tail.
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On Earth Day and everyday it is fitting to honour

On Earth Day and everyday it is fitting to honour turtles! Turtles are essential to our wellbeing; they consume proteins when young, scouring lakes and wetlands for carcasses, helping to keep waters free of harmful bacteria. As turtles age they consume primarily seeds and vegetation, spreading biodiversity as they travel through their habitats. In addition to these tangible services, nature provides a source of spiritual respite and sanctuary, healing, instruction, and inspiration. Let's work together in 2021 to connect and care for nature- together. Happy Earth Day!⠀
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Wildlife research is an essential service that can

Wildlife research is an essential service that can, and still needs to be done during this lockdown order. Turtle Guardians staff and volunteers will be on designated routes (isolating and safely) conducting wildlife population research and turtle crossing surveys to help estimate mitigation potential on roads. Sign up as a volunteer Road Researcher to help collect further data as we are still putting up silt fencing at turtle hot spots. ⠀
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SAVING GRACE IN HALIBURTON: A reminder everywhere

SAVING GRACE IN HALIBURTON: A reminder everywhere to look out for turtles, and near Haliburton Village keep an eye out for Grace. Grace is a large snapping turtle whose hibernation site is near the Haliburton Highlands Secondary School and feeding grounds extend beyond Head Lake across 118, and around Gelert Road. Grace is likely over 125 years old judging by her carapace (upper shell) size, and could be as old as 200 years according to scientific studies. She is the largest turtle we, at Turtle Guardians, have had the honour of meeting in the county. She is 39cm, which is very close to the record size of 42 cm found in this area of Ontario that we know of. Grace is not only notable because of her size, but she is also missing her right eye.⠀
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A gentle reminder to those in Hali to look out for Grace, and if you see her, take a picture, text us at 705-854-2888, and certainly "coach her" (because she is very heavy- and should never be lifted by her tail) in the direction she is heading. We are requesting that the municipality place dedicated signs in this area to help ensure she is kept alive... but until then, please spread the word.

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INJURED TURTLES: This Weekend Leora had the privil

INJURED TURTLES: This Weekend Leora had the privilege of helping out with the re-setting of this turtle's shell at Woodlands Wildlife Sanctuary. This Blanding's Turtle was brought in in very rough shape, however, Monica at the sanctuary has magic hands and she was able to put all the puzzle pieces back together. They named him Leo, for his bravery, because the whole process took 2 hours and he felt the pain, despite receiving medication. Leo is expected to make a full recovery, which will take up to a year at the sanctuary, before he can be released in nature at the location he was found. Turtles are remarkable. You may be surprised what injuries they can come back from. ⠀
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If you find an injured turtle, whether it has a mild injury or an extreme one, PLEASE do not leave the turtle to suffer. Instead, take note of the location (so it can be returned to its territory), put it in a dry container with lots of oxygen, do not feed it, and call your nearest wildlife rehabilitation centre, or the Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre at 705-741-5000 where there are teams of volunteers that will help to transport the turtle to this "turtle hospital."⠀
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