Take A Stand

The Eastern Spiny Soft Shell Turtle Turtles are one of the earth’s most important species. Not only are they interesting creatures to observe but they act as a barometer or signal letting us know that the disappearance of turtles and small amphibians is a possible early sign of the trouble in our ecosystem. More and more species of turtles and other amphibians such as frogs are becoming extinct, while no one knows why. The …showed first 75 words of 584 total…

…showed last 75 words of 584 total…Soft Shell Turtle. Several weekends ago (October 5 and 6) the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority had a special open house in which the public was invited to see live turtles and to observe these creatures in their natural habitat. A rare albino turtle was on display in a cage and staff members were available to answer questions. More public education efforts like this are needed to pass on to children an appreciation for these amazing reptiles.