The Ssseriously Strange Anatomy of Snakes
The ‘Ssseriously’ Strange Anatomy of Snakes By: Michaela S. Bouffard Let's imagine you are a snake. What are you feeling as you slither through the long grass that surrounds you? …
Do freshwater turtles gather together for the winter in Ontario? And the role of wetlands in stabilizing populations.
Hibernation is commonly observed in many species of animals, especially those inhabiting Northern regions where there are significant drops in temperature during the winter months. In Ontario, freshwater turtles are …
Ecopassages – the reason why the turtle didn’t cross the road!
As humans continue to build infrastructure through natural landscapes and wetlands, negative impacts on biodiversity increase. Biodiversity refers to the variety of life on Earth seen in the many different …
Have You Seen the Drama Queen of The Land Between?
Did you know that snakes play an important role in maintaining a healthy ecosystem? They help control rodent populations and also provide food for other predators. The snake gets a …