Why Did the Turtle Cross the Road?

Photo by Ginger Jordan Unsplash

Why did the turtle cross the road? To find a mate of course! As temperatures are warming up,  turtles are on the move.  As they journey in search of mates and food, they often have to cross our roadways . Here are some tips on how you can help turtles that you might spot on the road from the US Fish and Wildlife Service:
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1. Drive slowly in areas where turtles frequent.
2. If you have to move a turtle be very careful when moving them (it could be injured or it could bite you depending on what species). If possible, sometimes it is best to just stand guard as the animal crosses the road on its own.
3. Always keep your own safety in mind – watch out for oncoming vehicles, signal properly when pulling over and recognize your surroundings first before working to help save an animal.
4. If the animal does need to be moved, put it down on the other side of the road in the same direction it was going.
5. Do NOT take it with you - please only focus on helping it get safely to the other side.

Our animal ambassador Tucker the Turtle says "Thank You" for helping out his wild relatives!

Tucker the Woodland Box Turtle