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Summarizing and celebrating the first year of Atlas-3, the Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas

January 26, 2022–Noah Cole

Please join us for Sappy Hour at 7pm (Eastern Time) on January 25, 2022: Summarizing and celebrating the first year of Atlas-3. Learn how the project went, what were the highlights and challenges, and who were the superstars of year 1. You’ll be amazed, titillated, and impressed! There will be quizzes, prizes and lots of nice ...

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Why the turtle crossed the road & other FAQ’s about turtle nests

May 23, 2019–Emma Horrigan & Dr. Julia Riley

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)•Reptiles and Amphibians•Species at Risk

Nesting snapping turtle © Julia Riley

Turtles, often referred to as modern day dinosaurs, with their distinctive domed, bony shell, are easy to recognize. This unique armoured architecture provides turtles with protection from predators. However, despite their protective shells, seven of Ontario’s eight species of turtles are currently listed as species at-risk under the Ontario Endangered Species Act, 2007, and face ...

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