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TG Blogs

Grace’s Farewell Letter

December 2024 It is with a heavy heart that I write this goodbye to all of the wonderful Turtle Guardians I have had the pleasure to meet over the last …

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Turtles With Jobs

Close your eyes and imagine a turtle working as an engineer, a custodian, or a postal worker. Now, that may be a slight exaggeration, but what if I told you …

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Butt-Breathers and Frogsicles: Overwintering Herpetofauna at their Northern Range Limit

How do you survive the cold of winter? Do you bundle up in your warmest jacket and mittens? Maybe you stay cozy in your toasty house. I bet you don’t …

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Pheromones & Juvenile Turtles – Scent Trailing

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…

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?

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

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

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

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) …

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The Overwintering Struggles of Freshwater Turtles in Ontario

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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How Hibernation Wetlands Stabilize Turtle Populations.

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 …

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Heading for Hibernation- How Turtles Survive

Written by: Ally Lahey, Citizen Science Coordinator Colder temperatures mean one thing: winter is on its way. For animals and people, that means a lot of prep-work. Turtles are no …

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When and Where to Expect Turtles on Roads

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 …

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Turtles Know Where They are Going

If you are familiar with turtles and practiced in the art of helping them across roads, you are probably aware that turtle conservation groups and experts urge rescuers to move …

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Looking Out For Turtles and Wildlife on Roads

We lose so much wildlife to road mortality here in Ontario. Our roads are well paved and well-tended, making great speedways, but often these roads dissect important habitats and migration …

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What Kind of Turtle Are You?

What Kind of Turtle Are You? Take the Turtle Personality Quiz Here

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Wetlands of The Land Between Part 2: Marshes and Swamps

Wetlands of the Land Between Part 2: Swamps and Marshes Written by Meredith Karcz, Conservation Technician Continuing from last week’s theme, this week we will discuss the remaining two wetland …

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Wetlands of The Land Between Part 1: Bogs, Fens and The Turtles Found There

“Learning about wetlands is lots of fen, no need to feel bogged down!” Written by Meredith Karcz, Conservation Technician What is a wetland? As its name suggests, it is land …

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Effects of Watercross on Widlife…and Turtles. A post by Think Turtle

RIP ROARING ON FOSTER’S LAKE, CARLOW MAYO Hello from Kelly at Think Turtle Conservation Initiative I was surprised to recently learn of proposed plans to bring ‘Watercross Racing’ to Bancroft …

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The Scoop on Turtles and Salmonella- Can Turtles Make You Sick?

Turtles are commonly perceived as disease carrying animals, having many nasty germs that they can spread to humans. The bacteria you have most likely been warned about in relation to …

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Grace’s Farewell Letter

December 2024 It is with a heavy heart that I write this goodbye to all of the wonderful Turtle Guardians I have had the pleasure to meet over the last …

Turtles With Jobs

Close your eyes and imagine a turtle working as an engineer, a custodian, or a postal worker. Now, that may be a slight exaggeration, but what if I told you …

Butt-Breathers and Frogsicles: Overwintering Herpetofauna at their Northern Range Limit

How do you survive the cold of winter? Do you bundle up in your warmest jacket and mittens? Maybe you stay cozy in your toasty house. I bet you don’t …

Pheromones & Juvenile Turtles – Scent Trailing

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 …

Why I Shouldn’t Relocate This Turtle…

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 …

What Determines the Sex of a Turtle?

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 …

Reproductive Ecology of Freshwater Turtles in Ontario

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, …

Trials and Innovations -Testing Turtle Tunnels in The Land Between

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 …

The Loyalty of Turtles to Their Routes

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) …

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