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David Seburn

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How Much is That Turtle in the Window?

  • March 23, 2021
  • by David Seburn
A lot of pet stores sell hatchling turtles. Many of those tiny turtles are Red-eared Sliders, named that because they have red stripes along the sides of their heads. Those…
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snapping turtle egg nest protector poachers
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Turtle Pirates Strike Near Kingston, Ontario!

  • September 3, 2020
  • by David Seburn
Turtles face many threats including the loss of wetlands, being hit on roads by cars and having their nests destroyed by predators. As a result of these threats, all eight…
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chorus frog
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Hunting for the Elusive Western Chorus Frog

  • June 8, 2020
  • by David Seburn
Length: 2-3 centimetres Weight: 1 gram Status: Threatened in Canada Meet the Western Chorus Frog This small frog with a big voice is one of the first frog species to…
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blanding's turtle
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Victory for Eastern Ontario’s Freshwater Turtles!

  • June 5, 2020
  • by David Seburn
Over the past three years, the CWF turtle team has documented more than 1,400 dead turtles on roads in eastern Ontario. That is a staggering amount of roadkill, which is…
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ted busby turtle road
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Be a Turtle Hero

  • May 21, 2020
  • by David Seburn
Why did the turtle cross the road? To get to the other side. Not much of a joke, but right now (late May and June) many turtles are crossing roads…
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Labelling snapping turtle eggs
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Hatching a Turtle Recovery Plan

  • July 26, 2019
  • by David Seburn
Turtles are in serious trouble. All eight species of freshwater turtles in Canada are listed as Species At-Risk. This makes turtles one of the most endangered groups of wildlife in…
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Snapping Turtle caught on a fishing hook © Scott Gillingwater
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Hooked a Turtle? Here’s How to Help…

  • July 8, 2019
  • by David Seburn
Many people enjoy spending a day fishing on the lake. It’s a great way to get outside and possibly bring home a fish for supper. Unfortunately, unwanted animals, such as…
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Turtle Crossing road sign
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Here Are the Most Dangerous Roads in Eastern Ontario

  • June 4, 2019
  • by David Seburn
Turtles and roads are a dangerous combination. When turtles leave their wetlands on an overland trek, they often have to cross a road to get where they are going. Their…
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Thrilled CWF staff and interns enjoy a photo op
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Helping At-Risk Freshwater Turtles: From Start to Finish

  • October 25, 2018
  • by David Seburn
In June of this year, CWF’s turtle team spent many long evenings searching for turtles laying eggs. In particular we were looking for Snapping Turtles and Blanding’s Turtles in the…
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bruce gates wetlands
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Playing on Your Phone Can Help Conserve Wetlands

  • July 10, 2018
  • by David Seburn
You can conserve wetlands. That’s right. I said it. Just to be clear: You can conserve wetlands. Many parts of southern Canada have lost more than half of their historical…
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