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
Introducing Zoo New England’s latest program to better connect people and nature – our Conservation Society! The Conservation Society was designed for folks who are excited about the opportunity to go above and beyond the role of observers in the organization’s conservation … Continued
On the night of March 17, 1991, I was ready to begin my Ph.D. research into the ecology and conservation of salamanders and frogs that breed in vernal pools. What I saw that memorable night stunned me. Despite having already … Continued