Turtles

• Zoo releases dozens of baby turtles back into Quebec river

  A zoo conservation project east of Montreal resulted in the release of dozens of baby turtles into a southern Quebec river today.

  Canada

  Aug 24, 2024
  
• As turtle injuries surge, Ontario drivers urged to slow down during nesting season

  The advisory comes from officials at the Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre in Peterborough which is reporting a spike in injured turtles.

  Environment

  Jun 17, 2024
  
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• Expert reminds Manitobans to take care of the turtles this World Turtle Day

  A research scientist says around this time of year, female turtles make a migration to lay eggs, so commuters may soon be seeing the critters crossing roads.

  Environment

  May 23, 2024
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• Private endangered species charges against Ontario cabinet minister dropped

  An Ontario town says private charges that alleged a provincial cabinet minister harmed a threatened turtle species while he was mayor have been dropped.

  Environment

  Oct 25, 2022
• Endangered turtle released in Hamilton’s Cootes Paradise

  Biologists with the RBG have released a young Blanding's turtle in Cootes Paradise, the first member of the highly endangered species to be released in the wetland since 2015.

  Environment

  Aug 13, 2022
• Nearly all Florida sea turtles born female in past 4 years due to rising temperatures

  Almost no male turtles have been born in Florida in the past four years since human-caused climate change has been heating up turtle nesting areas.

  Environment

  Aug 5, 2022
• It’s been a busy 2021 for RBG biologists, as they work to restore turtle populations

  RBG has released approximately 1,200 hatchlings back into local wetlands, with Monday's release being the last for the 2021 season.

  Environment

  Sep 13, 2021
• Kingston turtle nests poached again, over 100 eggs lost advocates say

  Turtle poachers are back in the Kingston area, attacking over five nests with 150 eggs lost and the turtle advocates in the city are asking for the public's help.

  Canada

  Jun 24, 2021
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• West Kelowna veterinarian asking motorists to slow down through turtle crossing

  Rose Valley vet Dr. Moshe Oz says he sees around two dozen dead turtles every year.

  Canada

  Jun 4, 2021
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• Turtle X-ing: Guelph drivers asked to brake for jaywalking reptiles

  The Guelph Humane Society says it has already had a few calls about turtles on the road so far this spring and there will likely be more. 

  Environment

  Jun 4, 2021