The Turtle Friends of Horn Pond
Many from the northern side of Greater Boston know of the beauty to be easily admired from any path you take at this urban wetland, but after these past few weeks, my team and I have had the opportunity to … Continued
It’s a TRAP
You pick up a peculiar scent in the marsh today. Delicious, you muse with interest, and the thought sets your turtle-tummy a-rumbling. Bright yellow dots adorn a smooth carapace, and this pretty turtle shell glides just under the surface of … Continued
Northern Diamondback Terrapin (Malaclemys terrapin) in Buzzards Bay
The Northern Diamondback terrapin (Malaclemys terrapin) is a species of brackish turtle that is native to estuaries and coastal marshes in the southeastern United States. They are active during early spring to summer and hibernate in the colder months. Their … Continued
If you build it, SHE will come
This suburban ball field is home-base for a small population of wood turtles. The wood turtles live in the woods (of course) and stream nearby, but come up into the lawn next to the ball field to lay their eggs. … Continued
Blanding’s Fecal Sample Study
Like all animals, food availability is crucial to the quality of Blanding’s turtle habitat. Particularly for our head started juveniles, a fast growth rate and large shell size is key to avoiding predation. We noticed that some of our sites … Continued