Record #:

22615

Author(s):

Hansen, Zoe; O'Neill, Michael; Clingroth, Fritz; Lettie, Emma; Wright, Max

Abstract:

Sixth grade students from Exploris Middle School, in conjunction with Centennial Campus center for Wildlife Education, are tracking turtles such as Waldo, using radio telemetry. Marking the location and movement of Eastern Box Turtles allows students to learn about behaviors and environmental preferences, as well as determining areas where turtles may be relocated away from development and hazards.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 79 Issue 1, January/February 2015, p34-35, por, map Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wildlife Education; Eastern Box Turtles

Record #:

30026

Author(s):

Stuart, Michael D.

Abstract:

A study examined eastern box turtles (Terrapene carolina carolina) for helminth parasites in thirteen North Carolina counties. The results indicate that a broad range of helminth parasites infect the box turtle, and appear to be regulated by a turtle’s diet.

Source:

Brimleyana (NoCar QL 155 B75), Vol. Issue 18, June 1993, p83-98, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Eastern Box Turtles; Turtles--North Carolina

Record #:

30056

Author(s):

Stuart, Michael D.; Miller, Grover C.

Abstract:

The eastern box turtle (Terrapene carolina carolina) is a terrestrial turtle found throughout North Carolina and the eastern half of the United States. This study collected eastern box turtles from the Piedmont region of North Carolina, and presents information on the turtle’s ecology and life history.

Source:

Brimleyana (NoCar QL 155 B75), Vol. Issue 13, July 1987, p123-131, il, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Eastern Box Turtles