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Dapper Snappers

Mr. Misunderstood

He has been here since the T-Rex, and yet populations are declining rapidly that they are headed towards extinction. A character that is shy and curious. Confused for his cousin, the alligators snapper, these Common Snappers cannot take off digits, yet are the best cleaning-crew for our lakes.

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How to help snappers and others across roads

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Snapping turtles and your lake. Swimming with snappers

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Population declines are surprising and devastating

Learn more about these inspiring souls

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Summer and Fall Jobs at TG

By Leora Berman | April 12, 2023 | 0 Comments

We are hiring throughout the summer for some positions: shoreline restoration technician and lake health technician. Please see our job listings or apply by visiting www.thelandbetween.ca/hiring  

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Pheromones & Juvenile Turtles – Scent Trailing

By Leora Berman | March 2, 2023 | 0 Comments

What is ‘Scent Trailing’? In the animal world there are many forms of communication and sensations which we, as humans, commonly overlook. One such sense is called scent trailing, a …

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Why I Shouldn’t Relocate This Turtle…

By Leora Berman | March 2, 2023 | 0 Comments

Having a turtle appear in your yard may be a great opportunity to observe and learn from these incredible species. But for people with dogs or other potential dangers in …

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What Determines the Sex of a Turtle?

By Leora Berman | March 2, 2023 | 0 Comments

Can you tell the sex of the hatchling in the photo above just by looking at it? No! In most species, sex is determined by the genes that are passed …

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Reproductive Ecology of Freshwater Turtles in Ontario

By Leora Berman | March 2, 2023 | 0 Comments

Ontario is home to a wide variety of amazing plants and animals, each with unique behavior and life histories (timeline of reproduction and lifespan, essentially, the life cycle). For years, …

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Trials and Innovations -Testing Turtle Tunnels in The Land Between

By Leora Berman | January 5, 2023 | 0 Comments

We have been hard at work testing some new designs and combinations of materials to find affordable and effective solutions for turtle tunnel systems in Ontario’s Highlands. And just like …

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The Loyalty of Turtles to Their Routes

By Leora Berman | December 21, 2022 | 0 Comments

Researchers have found that turtles are creatures of habit when it comes to seasonal activities. Though it is very species-dependent, the majority of turtles display some sort of fidelity (faithfulness) …

The Overwintering Struggles of Freshwater Turtles in Ontario

By Leora Berman | December 21, 2022 | 0 Comments

Harsh Ontario winters present unique problems for non-migratory animals. Ectotherms, such as freshwater turtles, need to employ strategies to avoid freezing while living in cold conditions for extended periods of …

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Reptile Declines Worldwide

By Leora Berman | June 10, 2022 | 0 Comments

A great article to understand what, why, and how…https://academic.oup.com/bioscience/article/50/8/653/243214  

Harming Turtles Carries Fines

By Leora Berman | April 11, 2022 | 0 Comments

DYK- ALL TURTLES IN ONTARIO ARE PROTECTED UNDER LAW All turtles in Ontario are protected under legislation. Turtle populations are at risk of extinction and are considered “Species at Risk” …

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