A beaver slaps its tail in the marsh. White-tailed deer drink at the water’s edge. A Northen harrier soars overhead and piliated woodpeckers call in forest. Numerous dragonflies, damselflies, and bees buzz and whiz by among the pond lilies and aquatic smartweed. Among them several species of frogs and fish lurk in the water below. Where am I? New Hampshire? Surely somewhere at least … Continued
Headstarting turtles has been a major component of Zoo New England’s wildlife conservation efforts for several years. The headstart program benefits a number of turtle species by raising their vulnerable young in captivity for the first 9 months of their … Continued
As many of you have certainly noticed, it’s been an odd summer in terms of weather. June was off-the-charts hot; tying the all-time heat record for several different days here in Eastern Mass. On June 30th, Boston hit 100 degrees, … Continued
When you think about restoring habitat for aquatic turtles, you might think about river clean-ups and wetland restorations – a dry, sunny slope is probably not what you imagine. But that’s just where a team of Zoo New England staff and … Continued
When we’re out doing turtle fieldwork, one of the most common questions our scientists get from schoolkids and interested community members is, “What do the turtles eat?” Our young headstart turtles are raised on a special blend of highly nutritious pellet food … Continued