In photos - Beautiful little dinosaur doing her best to keep the species alive
All species of freshwater turtles in Nova Scotia are at risk with destruction of nesting sites and pollution some of the factors contributing to their struggle to thrive.
Turtles nest in the same area they were hatched in. As development continues, turtles have to navigate dangerous new environments such as highways and construction to return to their nesting sites.
Once there, if the environment has been changed and they cannot nest, generations of turtles are likely to end proper nesting rendering their species in decline. In October 2022, HRM built a second path at Russell Lake, destroying a verified nesting site after locals notified the Nova Scotia Turtle Patrol of the impending construction.
The city initially agreed to spare the site by relocating the path entrance but proceeded with the original work a short time later. Sadly, residents have not seen nests in the area since.
Learn more about turtles and share information with the Nova Scotia Turtle Patrol here
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1467598523346553/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT
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