Michaela Wiersema

Terrapene Cooexist Alongside Owls In A Changing Environment Terrapene ornata is a frequently ignored but intriguing terrestrial turtle, which ironically shares the habitat of the owl. Both also suffer the effects of habitat loss from deforestation and development; however, box turtles are at higher risk due to their precise home ranges, and just the slightest disturbance may destroy their chances of survival. Unfortunately, when visitors

Georgia Research Project Brings Hope For Gopherus Polyphemus Brantley and Charlton counties were once prime tortoise habitat; however, development has created a dire situation for the endangered Gopherus polyphemus, prompting action from conservationists to prevent their downfall. Beginning with the mining industry, this former haven has been transformed into a construction zone, and the tortoises are rapidly declining from the area. Dirk Stevenson, owner of

NOAA Scientists Report Misconceptions Regarding Environmental Change On Sea Turtles As the winter looms over the horizon, already the weather has wreaked havoc on the sea turtle populations along the US coastline; specifically, the number of strandings has increased dramatically as conservationists work non-stop to rescue the sea turtles that become stranded on the beaches as a result of unexpected cold snaps. Contrary to the

Wildlife Reserve To Be Utilized As Vital Turtle Conservation Program Headquarters In the center of Uttar Pradesh, India, lies a small city known as Pilibhit, and unbeknownst to many, is also home of the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve. This wildlife sanctuary is also a gem of an ecosystem, featuring a massive plethora of flora and fauna, in addition to the variety of aquatic habitats which stem

Chelonia Mydas Granted Incredible Chance At Life With State-Of-The-Art Prothesis If it wasn’t for Kevin Carroll, Rocky the sea turtle would likely not be here today. A professional Prosthetist, Carroll dedicates his days to designing the most ingenious ways of providing artificial limbs to amputees, and fortunately for Rocky, he has a soft spot for these massive ocean reptiles. This young Chelonia mydas was involved

Partnership Works Non-Stop In Efforts To Prevent The Downfall Of Terrapene ornata ornata The Ornate Box Turtle (Terrapene ornata ornata) is a native resident of northern Illinois, frequenting the unique sand-prairies which span the Lost Mound Unit within the Savanna District of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. However, as a result of development and the initiation of a weapon manufacturing facility,

Delving Deep Into The Magical and Mysterious World Of The Sea Turtle The intricate details of the life of a sea turtle are limited, at best, and we can only presume from our acquired data what these marine reptiles do on a frequent and daily basis. Radio transmitters and cameras have thus far remained the primary method of studying these creatures, and have provided researchers