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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 …

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 …

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) …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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

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 …

“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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …