Rehab Wood Turtle
Kiley Briggs
A young male Wood Turtle that was hit by a car last summer, patched up by our vet, and later released with small radio transmitter, survived his first winter since his injury and is in great health.
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Ring-necked Snakes
Views:15,934 views Vermont is not known for having lots of different snake species, just 11, and where I…
The Wood Turtle Emergence
Views:1,107 views Spring in Northern New England is off to an early start. As water from melting snow…
Improving Wood Turtle Habitat on Working Lands
Views:868 views With vibrant orange legs contrasted against a black head and brown shell, few people are likely…
Territoriality in Male Wood Turtles
On a sunny May afternoon, I rounded a river bend and heard a curious noise coming from ahead… I approached slowly, until the scene came into view: two Wood Turtles engaged in fierce combat…
Why Wood Turtles Need Clean Water
Views:660 views Splitting their time almost equally between land and water, Wood Turtles are unique compared to other…
On the Personality of “Bruce” the Wood Turtle
Views:104 views When monitoring populations of turtles, it is common for researchers to use microchips, shell notches, or…
Out of Sight: Why Most People Never See a Wood Turtle
Views:614 views With a distinct black head, vibrant orange legs, and a shell sometimes patterned with brilliant yellow…