How Did the Turtle Cross the Road?

How did the turtle cross the road?

Last week, 14 turtles were admitted to the Dane County Humane Society’s Wildlife Center after being struck by vehicles. Here’s what you can do to help keep turtles safe.

Wild Turtle Week offers education, ideas to protect Iowa’s native species

Iowa is home to 13 wild turtle species, nearly all of which are in need of conservation action, or are endangered due to a loss of habitat and road-related mortalities, according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.

Wild Turtle Week offers education, ideas to protect Iowa's native species • Iowa Capital Dispatch

Blanding's turtle is a threatened species in Iowa. (Photo courtesy of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources)Iowa is home to 13 wild turtle species, nearly all of which are in need of conservation action, or are endangered due to a loss of habitat and road-related mortalities, according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.  Iowans can learn about these turtles and how to help conserve the aquatic and semi-aquatic reptiles during Wild T…

EDITOR - Central Wisconsin News

Danger - Turtle Crossing Ahead! To the editor: 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 be crossing roads and even digging nests and laying eggs in gravel roads. Roadkill is a major