TG Blogs

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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) …

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

A scary future for Ontario’s turtles BY SOMER SLOBODIAN AND PIERS GIFFIN 2022-02-16 Somer Slobodian News 0 Turtle species across Ontario are under threat, and it’s up to us to save them  Photo …

In Haliburton, Grace the 125-year-old turtle has outlasted bubonic plague, speeding cars and ever-shrinking wetlands Snapping turtles are one of eight turtle species-at-risk in southern Ontario: dedicated volunteers do more …

Hibernation is commonly observed in many species of animals, especially those inhabiting Northern regions where there are significant drops in temperature during the winter months. In Ontario, freshwater turtles are …

This is a vulnerable time for turtles, not only because they are using less oxygen, but because their immune systems are also “on low” , and because, while they may …

At The Land Between we have wonderful staff members and volunteers who dedicate their time to protecting the region’s turtles. Today I am going to give you a sneak peek …

REMEMBER IT IS ILLEGAL TO DELIBERATELY HARM A TURTLE- FINES UP TO 25,000 OR 1 YEAR IN JAIL. It is that season! Here are some tips to help you spot …

Turtle Guardians celebrates the first billboard to raise awareness about the vulnerability of turtles in Ontario. The “It Takes 60 Years to Replace One” message alerts drivers, that may not …

  Warning- some pictures are graphic I had the privilege of helping out with the re-setting of this turtle’s shell atWoodlands Wildlife Sanctuary this weekend. This Blanding’s turtle came in, and …

Grace, is an ancient 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- in …

It can take up to 60 years for one turtle to be replaced in nature. Turtles are keystone species that support entire ecosystems- and also the fish and wildlife within …

Phragmites australis australis, otherwise known as European Common Reed or Invasive Phragmites, is a fast-spreading, perennial aquatic grass found growing in wetlands, shorelines and roadside ditches. This aggressive plant crushes …