The Biggest Western Painted Turtle Ever Found
A big western painted turtle was found in Regina. With a shell of 26.6cm, this female might be the biggest western painted turtle that was ever found. A few days earlier, another pretty big turtle was found as well. To better understand this species’ ecology, both turtles were equipped with radio transmitter and are part of a scientific research project. Scientific think that these 2 big specimens are the sign of a healthy population.
Turtle News From Around the World
Ecology
A wood turtle was found in a yard downtown Moncton.
Crime and Punishment
Two chinese fishermen got fined for trading endangered species.
Miscellaneous
Worried that it would eat her dog, a woman called the police to remove a snapping turtle from a flower bed.
The 21st annual snapping turtle walk will take place on June 13th in Boscobel.
Bruce Willis’ wife found a turtle.
Did You Know…
The name western painted turtle comes from the the bright yellow stripes on its head, neck, tail and legs.
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