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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 …
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 …
What You Leave Behind Matters…Even if You Are a Turtle!
Environmental DNA: using poop to detect and protect disappearing and mysterious species In order to protect disappearing wildlife and their habitat, we need to know where the species are. This …
Turtles – the Earth’s Biodiversity Heroes
Before we talk turtles, we need to understand what biodiversity is and why it is important for us: Biodiversity refers to the variety of life that is found in an …
Should We Stay or Should We Go Now? A Painted Turtle Hatchling Dilemma
“So guys…should we stay in or go out?” A Painted Turtle Hatchling Dilemma Turtle species in Ontario lay their nests in the spring and eggs start to hatch at the …
Wrapped in Plastic. The Global Problem and How You Can Help
Plastic, which comes from the Greek verb plassein that translates to “to mould or shape,” was invented and made popular in 1869 by John Wesley Wyatt. This new material offered …
Mr. Misunderstood. Snapping Turtles are Not so Scary and Very Important
By Meredith Karcz, Conservation Technician For many people, encountering a snapping turtle while swimming, on the road, or on the land can be a scary experience. Many people fear that …
Overwintering Turtles- How Turtles Hibernate
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 …
Turtles: The Coolest Navigators!
Turtles: The Coolest Navigators! Written by: Ally Lahey, Citizen Science Coordinator If you’re a Turtle Guardian, you’re most likely familiar with at least some of the threats that turtles face, …
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