Not all shells created the same There in the grass were big snail shells, medium snail shells and itty bitty snails in tiny shells. I’d only ever seen big snail shells… Continue reading
What is the difference between reptiles and amphibians? Is a turtle a reptile or an amphibian since it can swim but also lives in deserts? Amphibians include salamanders, toads and frogs. Reptiles include… Continue reading
Wandering painted turtles seeking place to lay eggs Western painted turtles typically don’t wander far from their pond unless it is time to lay eggs. Finding two turtles on the West Side Road… Continue reading
Only cartoon turtles can remove their shell Burrowed in mud at the bottom of a pond are turtles waiting out winter. Come spring, they will be basking on logs and rocks soaking… Continue reading