Blanding's Turtle (Emydoidea
blandingii)
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STATUS |
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National
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Endangered |
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Provincial
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Endangered |
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Quick Facts:
- Approximately
200 individuals from 3 known locations in NS
- They are genetically distinct
from Blanding's turtles in Ontario and the US and show behavioural
and physical differences
- Threats include: human
alteration of lakeshores and predation by raccoons
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Status Overview:
Three small
disjunct populations of Blanding’s Turtle are found in central southwest
Nova Scotia comprising around two hundred adult animals in total. These
turtles are genetically distinct with behavioural and physical differences
that distinguish them from Blanding's Turtles in Ontario and the United
States. Predators like the raccoon and human alteration of lake shores
(water level) used for nesting are the major threats to this species in
Nova Scotia.
Geographic Distribution:
The map shows the
municipalities where this species can be found. For more specific
location information please contact us.
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