BLANDING'S TURTLE- Conservation efforts for one of NTs rarest turtles

摘要

With hard shells on their tops and bottoms, turtles are instantly recognized and often loved by many. However, according to the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, turtles as a group (comprised of about 320 species) are declining worldwide, faster than nearly every other vertebrate group. Threats include widespread habitat loss, fragmentation of habitats by roads and agricultural fields, and exploitation for food and the pet trade.