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Cold and flu season is upon us… Did you know tha

Cold and flu season is upon us… Did you know that turtles don’t have a diaphragm? This is because their shell prevents their chest from expanding. As a result, turtles are more likely to suffer from respiratory issues because they aren’t able to cough.⠀
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Can you believe we STILL have turtles hatching in

Can you believe we STILL have turtles hatching in our office!? This has been a strange year for turtles and we have made a couple of late season trips to excavate snapping turtle nests. Hopefully they are all ready to go soon and can hibernate with the rest of the turtles!⠀
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It's that time of year again! It's time to pre-ord

It's that time of year again! It's time to pre-order your 2022 Turtle Guardians calendar to support turtle conservation in Ontario! Early bird sale is on now until November 15th! Can you guess what the theme is this year? Link in bio.⠀
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Happy Halloween from the Turtle Guardians staff an

Happy Halloween from the Turtle Guardians staff and teaching turtles!⠀
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It's almost Halloween and hopefully by this time a

It's almost Halloween and hopefully by this time all of our local turtles, adults and hatchlings alike, are done travelling for the year. This weather this season has been a little bit spooky, staying warm throughout the entire month. Turtles' regular migration patterns seemed to have been thrown off and we were seeing turtles a lot later in the year than usual. Just to be safe, keep your eyes open this weekend for any turtles on the road, you never know what you might find! ⠀
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A shell is more than just a hiding place for turtl

A shell is more than just a hiding place for turtles, it is actually part of their rib cage and spine! This is why turtles can't leave their shells, like hermit crabs can; their shell grows with them their entire life!⠀
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While we still have a couple nests hatching in our

While we still have a couple nests hatching in our incubator, turtle season is pretty much done for the year. We had another great field season and we couldn't have done it without all of our incredible staff and volunteers! We were able to help more turtles than ever this year and we can't wait to see what next year has in store! (All turtles are handled using special wildlife permits). ⠀
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The changes in temperature and light-period signal

The changes in temperature and light-period signal to turtles that it is time to prepare for hibernation and begin their journey back to their annual hibernation site. Turtles stop eating to clear their stomachs of food that would otherwise rot as their metabolism slows down during the winter months. While this is similar to hibernation, turtles actually undergo a process called brumation. Instead of entering a "deep sleep", as with hibernation, turtles remain awake and can become active on warmer days. Their metabolism and activity slows down, and their heart rate drops to just a few beats a minute!⠀
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Nests are still hatching! Make sure you help these

Nests are still hatching! Make sure you help these little guys to the nearest body of water whenever possible! It is important to never remove any hatchlings from the wild! In the first few years of their life, turtle hatchlings imprint "mental maps" of their home range that they use for the rest of their lives! These early years are crucial for their survival as adults!⠀
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