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 …
Read MoreTurtles 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 …
Read MoreButt-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 …
Read MorePheromones & 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 …
Read MoreWhy 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 …
Read MoreWhat 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 …
Read MoreReproductive 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, …
Read MoreTrials 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 …
Read MoreThe 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) …
Read MoreThe 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 …
Read MoreHow 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 …
Read MoreHeading 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 …
Read MoreWhen 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 …
Read MoreTurtles 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 …
Read MoreLooking 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 …
Read MoreWhat Kind of Turtle Are You?
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Read MoreWetlands 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 …
Read MoreWetlands 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 …
Read MoreEffects 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 …
Read MoreThe 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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