The Nature Conservancy of Canada wants motorists to help turtles cross the road and get to the other side.
This is the time of year when turtles brave busy roads to find mates and get to their nesting grounds.
The NCC is asking motorists to keep a keen eye out for the threatened creatures who may be basking on the pavement or simply trying to cross the road.
Turtles can take up to 25 years before reproducing, and their egg survival rate is very low, with approximately only two eggs out of 100 becoming adult turtles.
In Ontario, all eight turtle species are at risk, and Blanding’s turtles are endangered.
“Turtles are not just adorable, they’re an important part of wetland ecosystems,” said Kristyn Ferguson, NCC program director. “They play the role of the wetland janitor by helping keep wetlands clean and healthy by eating dead plants, insects and animals.”
Please watch the video below about how to help a turtle cross the road safely.
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