Box Turtle Educational Information
Box Turtle Postcard
NEPARC has created an educational post card, Don't Take Him Home - Let Box Turtles Stay Wild, to raise public awareness of box turtles and how taking individuals from the wild can negatively impact our wild turtle populations.
Northeastern US State Regulations for the Eastern Box Turtle
Northeastern US State Regulations for the Eastern Box Turtle (pdf file) - provides a summary of the native and non-native species reglulations for box turles including: personal use, commercial collection, release, and captive breeding. Includes contact information for each Northeast state.
Rehabilitation Centers and Veterinarians that Treat Box Turtles
Rehabilitation Centers and Veterinarians that Treat Box Turtles (pdf file) - provides contact information for places that treat box turtles.
Habitat Management Resources for Eastern Box Turtles
Habitat Management Resources for Eastern Box Turtles (pdf file) - provides a list of informational resources on habitat mangement for box turtles.
Box Turtle Education and Conservation Resources
Box Turtle Education and Conservation Resources (pdf file) - highlights various education and conservation resources that are focused on box turtles.
Video - Box Turtles and Roads
NEPARC has created a video, Box Turtles and Roads, to raise awareness of the risk roads pose to box turtles and how people might safely assist a turtle in need. To view this video, RealPlayer is required. If you do not have a RealPlayer, you can download a free copy from Real (off-site link).
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