Where was the endangered turtle found in Canada?

Where was the endangered turtle found in Canada?

Endangered turtle found wandering streets of Metro Vancouver. Passersby found a turtle wandering the streets of Burnaby. Turns out the reptile is on the endangered species list in Ontario.

Is it cruel to release a turtle back into the wild?

Marie is an aquarium aficionado and loves taking care of her turtles and frogs. A lot of people think it is cruel to release a turtle back to the wild after being kept as a pet for so long. But is this true?

Can a turtle be put back in the water?

They can be put over the fence, off the road, back in the water, or at the very least given to professional organisations. If it’s about to be winter and you found a turtle, it STILL doesn’t need you to look after it.

What kind of turtle is in Burnaby BC?

(Tina Lovgreen/CBC) A turtle wandering the streets of Burnaby on June 23 was handed over to the B.C. SPCA, but a quick inspection revealed that the shelled reptile was not a regular pet turtle. “This amazing animal is a North American wood turtle, endangered species CITES Appendix II,” said veterinarian Dr. Adrian Walton.

When did the western pond turtle come out of captivity?

On May 19, 2015, after over six months in captivity, the two groups of western pond turtles that had been rescued in the fall of 2014 were released near their original collection site.

Marie is an aquarium aficionado and loves taking care of her turtles and frogs. A lot of people think it is cruel to release a turtle back to the wild after being kept as a pet for so long. But is this true?

What kind of turtle is at the painted turtle?

See original story below. CDFW’s Brian Young releases western pond turtles at The Painted Turtle (May 19, 2015) A healthy western pond turtle ready for release at The Painted Turtle (May 19, 2015) The western pond turtle, Actinemys marmoratais the only remaining freshwater turtle species native to California.

How did the Turtles get Out of the pond?

Once at the release facility, CDFW and Behlor staff carried the turtles to the bank of the largest pond and placed them a foot from the water, allowing them to enter the pond themselves. All turtles quickly entered the water without issue and quickly swam off.