As fall approaches, many turtle nests are beginning to hatch, with new, little dinosaurs scrambling to find water!
Many species of turtles return to their nesting grounds yearly to lay eggs, and with an ever changing environment, things may have drastically changed for the worst for the turtles. New development, paths and roads can significantly put parent and newly hatched turtles at risk. All turtles in NS are considered species at risk, and habitat destruction plays a big factor in their population declines.
Always, watch for Turtles, especially at spring and early to mid fall seasons. Hatchlings are especially vulnerable, becoming stuck in Drains or against obstacles, eaten by predators, or crushed by vehicles or walkers who may not have seen the helpless critters.
Follow the Nova Scotia Turtle Patrol on Facebook to learn or share more information about our province's turtles, report nests and hatchlings, or report suspected turtle injuries (along with Hope for Wildlife)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1467598523346553/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT
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Help an injured animal – Report to Hope for Wildlife
TEXT OR CALL 902-407-9453 (WILD)
WILDLIFE DROP OFF
Hope for Wildlife’s rehabilitation and education center is located at 5909 Highway 207 in Seaforth. We also have satellite offices throughout Nova Scotia for wildlife drop off- 24/7. You do not need to call us prior to coming dropping off. See Drop Off Locations Below.
WILDLIFE HELPLINE
Our Wildlife Helpline operates from 7am to 8pm seven days a week. If you have a wildlife questions, please text (preferred) or call us at 902-407-9453. See our Wildlife Helpline Page.
