This young snapper just hatched, thanks to the sharp egg tooth still visible on the end of its snout. (courtesy of R. Dolson) The Kawartha Turtle Trauma Centre would like to pay homage this month to the Snapping Turtle (Chelydra serpentina). In 2008, the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada [...]
All animals prepare for winter differently. Squirrels and chipmunks collect and hide food in the fall, many birds migrate or fly south, while other animals eat large amounts of food in the fall to gain body fat and then find a nice warm place to sleep through winter such as bears, frogs and turtles. Animals [...]
In Central Queensland lies the Fitzroy River and the city of Rockhampton. Rockhampton is known as the Beef Capital of Australia, but its real icon was there long before the Brahmans moved in. It is the Fitzroy River turtle (Rheodytes leukops), a freshwater turtle that was only discovered in 1980 and is endemic to the [...]
The KTTC recently received a helping hand from Kip Parker, who lead a comprehensive workshop for board members and core volunteers on January 17 and 18. He shared many years of knowledge and experience in the field of wildlife rehabilitation, presenting on topics as diverse as the basics of rehabilitation, board roles and responsibilities, strategic [...]
With World Wetlands Day fast approaching, The Kawartha Turtle Trauma Centre is preparing to launch it's new electronic newsletter. Subscribers will receive the electronic version of our quarterly newsletter as well as periodic updates on centre news, outreach events, fundraising initiatives, volunteer opportunities, and turtle conservation in general. Opt-in now at http://www.kawarthaturtle.org/index.php?p=about&t=news. A new batch of [...]
