State’s turtles face challenges on land, at sea
Freshwater species such as the bog turtle, which is endangered in Connecticut and only found in the western part of the state, and the Eastern box and wood turtles, which bear the "special concern"...
View ArticleWhat Do Turtles Do in Winter in Connecticut? (2011 Is the Year of the Turtle)
As the leaves turn colors and fall off the trees and the temperatures start to get colder, most of the migrant birds have left Connecticut for their wintering grounds and many mammals have fattened up...
View Article‘Year of the Turtle’ is over (update)
We have 12 different turtle species native to Connecticut, out of 328 species known worldwide, the Hartford Courant reports. But the Connecticut's "Year of the Turtle" is over. The joint campaign by...
View ArticleWhy did turtle cross the road? Probably to lay eggs
The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection wants you to be on the lookout for turtles crossing Connecticut roads this time of year. The months of May and June are the nesting season...
View ArticleTurtles and Roads Are a Deadly Combo: Assisting them in proper manner helps...
Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) reminds residents to be on the lookout for turtles crossing roads. The months of May and June are the nesting season for many...
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