About this episode
This episode discusses the seasonal behavior of box turtles in Missouri as they search for food and mates.
If you’ve been driving through the countryside lately, you may have noticed box turtles sharing the pavement. Spring rains and warm weather make this the season that box turtles wander. As they search for food and mates, these harmless land turtles must cross roads that pass through their home areas.
People in this episode
Host: Josh Hartwig
Topics covered
- turtles
- nature
- wildlife
- conservation
- spring
- habitat
Keywords
- box turtles
- Missouri
- nature
- wildlife
- spring rains
- habitat
- conservation
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Missouri, countryside, roads, home areas
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