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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…
CWF Studies Invasive Red-eared Sliders’ Behaviours in Canadian Basking Sites
“Can I have a pet turtle?” A phrase many parents (my own included) the world over have heard from their kids upon encountering the tank of baby turtles at the…
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…
The 5 MOST at-risk Freshwater Turtles in Canada
Canada is home to eight native freshwater turtle species, all of which are at some level of risk. Today, we’re going to highlight the five species (or subspecies) that are…
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…
Could Turtles Live Forever if it Weren’t for Humans?
Retinol. Microneedling. Red light therapy. A nip here. A tuck there. We go above and beyond to keep ourselves looking young. But for turtles, they come by the elixir of…
It’s a Wild Life: Thankful for Canadian Wildlife Supporters
Everyone who works at the Canadian Wildlife Federation has at least one profound memory of how wildlife changed us. This is likely true for almost every Canadian. As Canadians, we…
Down By The Bay: Releasing Blanding’s Turtle Hatchlings Near My House
A Little Help for 15 Little Friends I’ve been working for the Canadian Wildlife Federation for a few years now. I’m quite familiar with our freshwater turtle conservation program and…