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David Seburn
5 Reasons Why the Blanding’s Turtle is so Special
Here at the Canadian Wildlife Federation, we love all turtles, but the Blanding’s Turtle is special. Here’s why: 1. A Striking Reptile It is a strikingly attractive turtle with its…
Best Turtle Friend Forever?
Losing a pet is always hard. Pets become part of our families and the death of one can be heart-breaking. Is it possible, though, that some pets can outlive their…
On the Road Again
Roads are a vital piece of infrastructure. They are necessary for transportation, whether it be personal travel, the shipment of goods, or other reasons. They connect communities, often forming dense…
Worst Turtle Nest of the Year Award
Turtles nest in a wide variety of locations. Although the locations vary a lot, they all have a few things in common. Turtles nest in open areas that get lots…
60 Thousand Turtle Observations!
Shell yeah, we have more than 60,000 uploaded observations on iNaturalist Canada! iNaturalist Canada is a powerful community science platform that allows people across the country to record the native…
How to Protect a Wetland With a Photograph
Did you know that one photograph could protect a wetland and all the species that depend upon it? If you submit a photo of a Blanding’s Turtle in Ontario to…
5 Reasons Why Canada Should Play a Role in Freshwater Turtle Conservation
It sometimes seems like half of the year in Canada is winter. That might not be quite true, but it can make people wonder if the Great White North is…
Don’t Let This Be the End of the Road for Turtles
Why did the turtle cross the road? To get to the other side. Not much of a joke but soon, in late May and June, many turtles are crossing roads…
Build It and They Will Nest
Many turtle nests fall victim to nest predators like raccoons, skunks, foxes and coyotes. To help ensure more nests hatch successfully, the Canadian Wildlife Federation and its partners have been…
How to Take Better Turtle Observations on iNaturalist Canada
iNaturalist is a great platform for recording observations of plants and animals. To date, over 140,000 people in Canada have submitted more than seven million observations to iNaturalist of upwards…
