NAPANEE – An apparent increase in canine distemper among raccoons has the founder of a local wildlife centre warning residents to keep watch for sick animals.
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NAPANEE – It’s turtle time on local roads and waterways, and the workers of Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre are asking the public not only to avoid harming them, but to help save injured ones.
They say turtles can survive major trauma – such as being hit by a vehicle – yet those that are tend to be left to die.
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All eight Ontario turtle species are at risk. The Blanding’s, spotted, eastern spiny softshell, and wood turtles are all endangered in either Ontario or Canada or both.
Author of the article: Luke Hendry
Publishing date: May 31, 2021 • 1 hour ago • 2 minute read • A map turtle with an eye injury stands on Susan Irving s palm Friday, June 12, 2020 at Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre in Napanee. Dozens of injured turtles - and babies hatched from dead ones - are released every year after care at the centre. Photo by Luke Hendry
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Why save a turtle?
All freshwater turtles in Canada are species at risk under federal law. Eight turtles are also on Ontario’s list of species at risk.
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NAPANEE – An apparent increase in canine distemper among raccoons has the founder of a local wildlife centre warning residents to keep watch for sick animals.
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