For anyone who enjoys nature, summer is a fascinating time to be outside. Animals are on the move: Turtles are nesting, baby birds are testing their wings, snakes are foraging and young mammals are emerging. In central Pennsylvania, where I live, last year’s hatchling painted turtles have overwintered in their nests and emerged looking like […]
Where Do Box Turtles Go in the Winter?
Box turtles are popular pets, but what are they like in the wild? As it happens, there are over twenty species of ”box turtle.” These diverse reptiles are present in North America and Asia, with as many differences as they have similarities. Have you ever wondered what happens when winter arrives? Reptiles don’t generate body […]