Turtle Crossing: Study Identifies Local Hot Spots for Turtle/car Collisions

N.J. drivers warned to watch for ‘turtle surges’ crossing roads during nesting season

Wildlife officials are warning motorists that a combination of full moon conditions, warm temperatures and humidity will create “turtle surges” during high tides which began earlier this week.

Turtle crossing: Study identifies local hot spots for turtle/car collisions

It's summer and turtles are on the move—but while they are on the lookout for mates and nesting sites, they definitely aren't looking both ways before crossing the street. Which is where a new study comes in.

– Letter to the Editor – - Central Wisconsin News

DANGER – TURTLE CROSSING AHEAD! We all need to watch for wildlife on the road, not just deer, but all wildlife, including turtles. Turtles have started to nest, and nesting and hatching will continue through the entire summer. Turtles will not stay near their nest, like a bird, but they will cross roads, and even dig nests and lay eggs in gravel roads. Roadkill is a major threat to local