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Head-start Juvenile and Adult Resident Eastern Box Turtles (Terrapene Carolina Carolina)

Author : Amberly Moon
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (747 download)

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Book Synopsis Head-start Juvenile and Adult Resident Eastern Box Turtles (Terrapene Carolina Carolina) by : Amberly Moon

Download or read book Head-start Juvenile and Adult Resident Eastern Box Turtles (Terrapene Carolina Carolina) written by Amberly Moon and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Eastern box turtle (Terrapene carolina carolina) is one of the most common reptiles in North America, but is soon to be threatened due to increased urbanization, disease, and the pet and food trades. In order to assist resource managers in choosing suitable sites for relocation studies, more information on the winter ecology of this species is necessary. We examined the temperature tolerance, microhabitat and degree of philopatry to hibernacula for juvenile and adult E. box turtles for two consecutive winters in Charles City Co, VA. The turtles were tracked via radio telemetry to record point locations during the active and inactive seasons. iButton data loggers were attached to each turtle to record temperature throughout winter. Vegetation data were collected and analyzed to determine if there are microhabitat differences between adult and juvenile turtles, and between occupied and random plots. Philopatry to wintering hibernacula was determined by measurements in the field and using ArcGIS. Adults had significantly higher minimum temperatures than juveniles during the first winter (P=0.027), but not during the second winter (P=0.327). Shrub and canopy cover were marginally higher for random plots than for occupied turtle hibernacula plots (P=0.066 and P=0.092, respectively); however there were no significant differences for any of the vegetation variables between adults and juveniles. Some of the turtles demonstrated site fidelity of their hibernacula. The temperature data from this study suggests that juveniles may have poorer hibernacula selection and therefore lower minimum temperatures compared with adults, but this was not seen in our second season suggesting that juvenile turtles may learn to choose better hibernacula or to dig deeper. The difference in findings for the two winters could be attributed to illness by several of the turtles the first winter, by increased maturity in the juveniles the second winter or by the significant difference in ambient temperature for the two winters (P=0.0001). Juveniles do not differ from adults in microhabitat selection, therefore resource managers may not need to plan differently for juveniles and adults in relocation studies. We also conclude that both age groups of T. c. carolina exhibit site fidelity of hibernacula.

Examining the Effects of Penning on Juvenile Eastern Box Turtles (Terrapene Carolina)

Author : Nicolas Frederick
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (63 download)

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Book Synopsis Examining the Effects of Penning on Juvenile Eastern Box Turtles (Terrapene Carolina) by : Nicolas Frederick

Download or read book Examining the Effects of Penning on Juvenile Eastern Box Turtles (Terrapene Carolina) written by Nicolas Frederick and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Box turtle (Terrapene carolina) populations have been declining over the last several decades, and one major cause is increasing urbanization. As a result of habitat fragmentation, wildlife managers are frequently turning to new and alternative management strategies. Traditional box turtle management has included relocation, which has been met with limited success. This study aims to combine these strategies with another less-studied one: forcing turtles to overwinter on site by penning them in an outdoor enclosure. Two sets of juvenile box turtles were released at the Virginia Commonwealth University Rice Center: one penned on site in a pen for one year, the other allowed to move freely. Our objective was to compare a variety of factors between these two groups to see if penning was as effective as traditional approaches. Movement and location patterns were tracked using radio transmitters for two years and analyzed using GPS technology. Body condition and health status of all turtles were measured and compared over time as well. Finally, a life history model was developed to determine the effectiveness of management programs. While the penning treatment significantly reduced activity areas, it appears that all juvenile turtles had high site fidelity (87.5%) regardless of treatment. The eastern box turtle seems to be a prime candidate for penning used in conjunction with other management options.

Habitat Selection of Hatchling Eastern Box Turtles (Terrapene Carolina Carolina) Including Relevant Ecological Information

Author : Marc Anthony Rivadeneyra
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 190 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (886 download)

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Book Synopsis Habitat Selection of Hatchling Eastern Box Turtles (Terrapene Carolina Carolina) Including Relevant Ecological Information by : Marc Anthony Rivadeneyra

Download or read book Habitat Selection of Hatchling Eastern Box Turtles (Terrapene Carolina Carolina) Including Relevant Ecological Information written by Marc Anthony Rivadeneyra and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understanding habitat use and movement patterns of hatchling Terepene carolina carolina (Eastern Box Turtles) may be critical to guide conservation efforts, since very little is known about this early life-history stage. I primarily investigated post-emergence movements and habitat associations of T. carolina hatchlings up until hibernation. This study will also address other ecological aspects of the box turtles such as nesting and hibernation. Radio-telemetry was used to relocate ten hatchlings every other day for three months at a research site located in Hamden, Connecticut. Distance moved (in meters), direction (in degrees) and vegetation (percent coverage estimates in one meter plots) were measured at every observation. As part of the observation, two random plots of equal distance from the previous location were also measured. Clutch sizes ranged from a single egg to seven eggs and all nests were located in an open area composed mostly of circumneutral sandy substrates (pH range from 5.96 to 7.63). Mean length of incubation ranged from 83 to 97 days, and on average the hatch success rate was 64%. Hatchlings spent a majority of their time in open fields in plots having lower light intensity (P 0.001), less bare ground (P = 0.003), more leaf litter (P = 0.041), more thatch (P = 0.009), contained more Rubus (P 0.001), and/or thicker grasses (P = 0.002) than random plots. Distance moved between observations ranged from 0 to 52.7 m and all hatchling movements appear to have been in a north/northeast direction. Most hatchlings began hibernating between the 8th and 11th of October, which correlates with the first frost of the season. All hatchlings emerged from hibernation the week of the last frost (April 6th) and average hibernation was 150 days. Eastern box turtles are of conservation concern, and habitat requirements as well as movement should be considered in management decisions. My data suggests that these hatchlings traveled directionally after leaving the nest and sought concealing vegetation cover. Knowing potential movement patterns and characteristics of a habitat that hatchlings seek out is critical in guiding future management and conservation decisions.

North American Box Turtles

Author : C. Kenneth Dodd
Publisher : University of Oklahoma Press
ISBN 13 : 9780806135014
Total Pages : 286 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (35 download)

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Download or read book North American Box Turtles written by C. Kenneth Dodd and published by University of Oklahoma Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Once a familiar backyard visitor in many parts of the United States and Mexico, the box turtle is losing the battle against extinction. In North American Box Turtles, C. Kenneth Dodd, Jr., has written the first book-length natural history of the twelve species and subspecies of this endangered animal. This volume includes comprehensive information on the species’ evolution, behavior, courtship and reproduction, habitat use, diet, population structure, systematics, and disease. Special features include color photos of all species, subspecies, and their habitats; a simple identification guide to both living and fossil species; and a summary of information on fossil Terrapene and Native uses of box turtles. End-of-chapter sections highlight future research directions, including the need for long-term monitoring and observation of box turtles within their natural habitat and conservation applications. A glossary and a bibliography of literature on box turtles accompany the text. All royalties from the sales of this volume will go to the Chelonian Research Foundation, a nonprofit foundation for the conservation of turtles.

Environmental Enrichment for Captive Eastern Box Turtles (Terrapene Carolina Carolina).

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Download or read book Environmental Enrichment for Captive Eastern Box Turtles (Terrapene Carolina Carolina). written by and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The relatively recent rise in public concern for animal welfare has led to the improvement of the housing conditions for a wide variety of captive animals. Despite this heightened awareness, reptiles have been relatively ignored. There has been a long held misconception that reptiles are stoic, adaptable and highly tolerant to abnormal conditions. However, because reptiles have strong innate drives and are not subject to parental and social education, they may actually be less tolerant and less adaptable to an unnatural, captive environment. This study examined the physiological and behavioral impact of housing conditions on the captive eastern box turtle (Terrapene carolina carolina), and determined if box turtles exhibit a preference for an enriched or barren environment. Thirty-eight box turtles were randomized to either a barren (flat newspaper substrate) or enriched (cypress mulch substrate, shredded paper and a hide box) enclosure for a period of one month. Complete blood counts, fecal corticosterone, and body weights were measured at the beginning and end of the treatment period. Behavior was also assessed during the study. Turtles in enriched enclosures had a significantly lower heterophil to lymphocyte ratio (HD) at the end of the treatment period, indicating they were less stressed than barren-housed turtles. Enriched-housed turtles also spent significantly less time engaged in escape behavior, suggesting they were more accepting of their housing conditions. There was no significant difference in fecal corticosterone or body weight change between the two treatments. Prior to treatment each turtle was placed in a preference test system in which it could move freely between a barren and enriched environment. Relative dwelling time was determined for each environment. Turtles showed a distinct preference for the enriched environment. After the one-month housing experiment turtles were reevaluated for preference to determine if previous housing experien.

Environmental Enrichment for Captive Eastern Box Turtles (Terrapene Carolina Carolina)

Author : Beth Catherine Case
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 60 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (525 download)

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Book Synopsis Environmental Enrichment for Captive Eastern Box Turtles (Terrapene Carolina Carolina) by : Beth Catherine Case

Download or read book Environmental Enrichment for Captive Eastern Box Turtles (Terrapene Carolina Carolina) written by Beth Catherine Case and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study shows that the captive housing environment can negatively or positively influence the physiology and behavior of box turtles. Housing modifications that encourage typical species specific behavior should be provided. For the box turtle these would include substrate in which to dig and items that permit hiding.

Ecology of Eastern Box Turtles (Terrapene Carolina Carolina) in an Isolated Forest Fragment in Northern Delaware

Author : Holly S. Niederriter
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 162 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (466 download)

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Book Synopsis Ecology of Eastern Box Turtles (Terrapene Carolina Carolina) in an Isolated Forest Fragment in Northern Delaware by : Holly S. Niederriter

Download or read book Ecology of Eastern Box Turtles (Terrapene Carolina Carolina) in an Isolated Forest Fragment in Northern Delaware written by Holly S. Niederriter and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Nesting in reptiles: natural and anthropogenic threats and evolutionary responses

Author : J. Sean Doody
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
ISBN 13 : 2832511023
Total Pages : 223 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (325 download)

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Book Synopsis Nesting in reptiles: natural and anthropogenic threats and evolutionary responses by : J. Sean Doody

Download or read book Nesting in reptiles: natural and anthropogenic threats and evolutionary responses written by J. Sean Doody and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2023-01-06 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Box Turtle Manual

Author : Philippe De Vosjoli
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1620080362
Total Pages : 79 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book The Box Turtle Manual written by Philippe De Vosjoli and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2012-09-04 with total page 79 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Box Turtle Manual seeks to "help prospective owners keep their turtles healthy and happy." Given the low price tag placed on a box turtle in a pet shop, many casual shoppers add a box turtle to their household without preparation or knowledge about how to keep the animal alive. Since quality information is difficult to find on box turtles, Philippe de Vosjoli and Dr. Roger Klingenberger remedy the situation with this Advanced Vivarium Systems edition dedicated to box turtles. The authors believe that these popular and beautiful turtles;."may teach you one or two lessons about the delicate balance of life, natural law, and the many ways in which intelligence in manifested in nature." The book presents background information and guidelines for caring for a box turtle, including selecting a health specimen, acclimating the turtle, indoor and outdoor housing, heating and lighting requirements, feeding and handling, hibernation and breeding. The authors recommend three specific species of box turtles as good pet candidates: they provide photos and information on ornate box turtles, common Asian box turtles, and Chinese box turtles. Dr. Klingenberger provides a chapter on diseases and disorders that gives specific advice about dealing with dehydration, nutritional problems, parasitic problems, and vitamin deficiency. A five-page troubleshooting chart for health problems concludes the chapter. Resources and index included.

The Conservation Biology of Tortoises

Author : IUCN/SSC Tortoise and Freshwater Turtle Specialist Group
Publisher : IUCN
ISBN 13 : 2880329868
Total Pages : 210 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (83 download)

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Download or read book The Conservation Biology of Tortoises written by IUCN/SSC Tortoise and Freshwater Turtle Specialist Group and published by IUCN. This book was released on 1989 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Biology and Identification of the Coccidia (Apicomplexa) of Turtles of the World

Author : Donald W. Duszynski
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0128014555
Total Pages : 223 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (28 download)

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Download or read book The Biology and Identification of the Coccidia (Apicomplexa) of Turtles of the World written by Donald W. Duszynski and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2014-08-04 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Biology and Identification of the Coccidia (Apicomplexa) of Turtles of the World is an invaluable resource for researchers in protozoology, coccidia, and parasitology, veterinary sciences, animal sciences, zoology, and biology. This first-of-its-kind work offers a taxonomic guide to apicomplexan parasites of turtles that enables easy parasite identification, with a summary of virtually everything known about the biology of each known parasite species. It is an important documentation of this specific area, useful to a broad base of readers, including researchers in biology, parasitology, animal husbandry, diseases of wild and domestic animals, veterinary medicine, and faculty members in universities with graduate programs in these areas. There are about 330 turtle species on Earth; many are endangered, a growing number of species are kept as pets, and some are still used as food by humans. Turtles, like other vertebrate animals have many different kinds of parasites (viruses, bacteria, protozoa, worms, arthropods, and others). Coccidiosis in turtles has prevented large-scale turtle breeding, and represents a serious problem in need of control. This succinct and highly focused book will aid in that effort. Offers line drawings and photomicrographs of each parasite from each hosts species Provides methods of identification and treatment Presents a complete historical rendition of all known publications on coccidia (and their closest relatives) from all turtle species on Earth, and evaluates the scientific and scholarly merit of each Provides a complete species analysis of the known biology of every coccidian described from turtles Reviews the most current taxonomy of turtles and their phylogenetic relationships needed to help assess host-specificity and evaluate what little cross-transmission work is available

The Reptiles of Ohio:

Author : Roger Conant
Publisher : Sagwan Press
ISBN 13 : 9781377062990
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (629 download)

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Download or read book The Reptiles of Ohio: written by Roger Conant and published by Sagwan Press. This book was released on 2018-02-08 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Medicine and Surgery of Tortoises and Turtles

Author : Stuart McArthur
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470698330
Total Pages : 600 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (76 download)

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Download or read book Medicine and Surgery of Tortoises and Turtles written by Stuart McArthur and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-04-30 with total page 600 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Medicine and Surgery of Tortoises and Turtles is an innovative and exciting new reference book on the management of chelonians. Covering everything from species identification to virus isolation techniques, it is an indispensable source of information for veterinary practitioners treating sick or injured chelonians and all those involved in captive chelonian care, chelonian conservation medicine, and scientific research. Written by leading chelonian veterinarians from around the world, this definitive book includes: Detailed sections on anatomy, physiology, husbandry, nutrition, diagnosis, diseases, anaesthesia, surgery, therapeutics and conservation. Over 1000 full-colour photographs, which take the reader through disease recognition, practical nursing, captive husbandry and common surgical conditions. Down-to-earth clinical information presented in a user-friendly format. Medicine and Surgery of Tortoises and Turtles is both a step-by-step photographic guide and a detailed source of clinical and scientific data. As well as this, it contains fascinating material that has never been published before, ensuring that it will become the primary chelonian reference book.

Biology and Conservation of Florida Turtles

Author : Peter A. Meylan
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780965354042
Total Pages : 375 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (54 download)

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Download or read book Biology and Conservation of Florida Turtles written by Peter A. Meylan and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Turtles of the United States

Author : Carl H. Ernst
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 396 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (321 download)

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Download or read book Turtles of the United States written by Carl H. Ernst and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Amphibians, Reptiles and Turtles of the Cimarron National Grassland, Kansas

Author : Joseph T. Collins
Publisher : Forest Service
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 82 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (117 download)

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Download or read book Amphibians, Reptiles and Turtles of the Cimarron National Grassland, Kansas written by Joseph T. Collins and published by Forest Service. This book was released on 2011 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A pocket guide

Ranaviruses

Author : Matthew J. Gray
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 9783319137568
Total Pages : 246 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (375 download)

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Download or read book Ranaviruses written by Matthew J. Gray and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-05-01 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first book on ranaviruses. Ranaviruses are double-stranded DNA viruses that cause hemorrhagic disease in amphibians, reptiles, and fish. They have caused mass die-offs of ectothermic vertebrates in wild and captive populations around the globe. There is evidence that this pathogen is emerging and responsible for population declines in certain locations. Considering that amphibians and freshwater turtles are suitable hosts and the most imperiled vertebrate taxa in the world, ranaviruses can have significant impacts on biodiversity and ecosystem function. Additionally, many fish that are raised in aquaculture facilities and traded internationally are suitable hosts; thus, the potential economic impact of ranaviruses is significant. Ranaviruses also serve as a model for replication and gene function of large double-stranded DNA viruses. There is an urgent need to assemble the contemporary information on ranaviruses and provide guidance on how to assess their threats in populations. Through the Global Ranavirus Consortium, 24 experts from six countries were organize to write this volume, the first book on ranaviruses. The book begins with a discussion on the global extent of ranaviruses, case histories of infection and disease in ectothermic vertebrates, and current phylogeny. Basic principles of ranavirus ecology and evolution are covered next, with a focus on host-pathogen interactions and how the virus emerges in its environment. There are two chapters that will discuss the molecular biology of ranaviruses, host response to infection, and the genes responsible for immune system evasion. One chapter establishes standards for testing for infection and diagnosing ranaviral disease. The book ends by providing guidance on how to design ranavirus surveillance studies and analyze data to determine risk, and discussing the role of the Global Ranavirus Consortium in organizing research and outreach activities.