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Waiting to Die
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The Eastern Box Turtle, Terrapene carolina carolina, is a species of Special Concern in Michigan. Its severe mortal risks are works of man: increasing traffic, senseless land use, avoidable habitat loss--even misguided stewardship. Here are practical steps to reduce risks, based on a study of habitat, behavior, and mortality in Van Buren County, Michigan.
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- Habitat from Humanity
- If box turtles live on your land, consider yourself lucky. You can help their remarkable species survive. Terrestrial turtles need isolation, and a variety of food and cover. Most parcels meet some of these criteria, but improvements are easy. Eventually, natural processes will restore good habitat. Learn about and encourage the ideal conditions.
- More resources
- ...are pending publication. Our apologies. Local land use policy and associated legal battles to protect critical habitat have taken priority over this publication. Send specific requests to wtg@wtgrain.org
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