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Category: Reptiles and Amphibians

Ode to Ontario Nature

September 8, 2014–Catherine Jimenea

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Nature Reserves•Reptiles and Amphibians•Youth

Modelling Ontario Nature gear with coworker, Maggie Janik.

Even though a grand adventure was on the horizon, I dreaded leaving Ontario Nature last month. On my last day, I was sappy one moment, numb the next. Let me ...

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How to process a 45-pound snapping turtle in 10 (not so) easy steps

June 5, 2014–Megan Anevich

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Nature Reserves•Reptiles and Amphibians

Snapping turtle research with Ontario Nature staff

Step 1.  Scoop the turtle into your net. Step 2. Lift the turtle into your canoe. Word of warning – this is easier said than done. Be prepared to need ...

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The Pursuit of Rattlesnakes

September 8, 2013–Guest blogger

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Reptiles and Amphibians•Species at Risk

Jenna and Kirstin, Petrel Point Nature Reserve © Noah Cole

This summer, my team and I met with landowners, cottagers and visitors on the Bruce to dispel myths about the maligned Massasauga rattlesnake. We didn’t expect people to fall in ...

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Rattlesnake Country

July 17, 2013–Katie Bruch

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Reptiles and Amphibians•Species at Risk

Massasauga rattlesnake © Joe Crowley

Most people try to avoid encounters with venomous reptiles, but that wasn’t the case for the team of Ontario Nature staff that I accompanied to the Saugeen-Bruce Peninsula last week. ...

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Ontario Nature Staff Rescue Injured Turtle

June 27, 2013–Megan Anevich

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Reptiles and Amphibians

Midland painted turtle © Peter Ferguson

When Ontario Nature’s conservation staff drive around the province for field work it’s never relaxing. Instead of sitting back and watching the scenery, we keep our eyes pinned to the ...

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