A Dirt Clod Reveals a Hidden Box Turtle
A small dirt clod seemed to be moving, and I couldn't resist pulling over to investigate. As I got closer, I realized that it was a Three-toed Box Turtle
The Three-toed Box Turtle: A Slow-Moving Treasure
If you are lucky enough to see a Three-toed Box Turtle in the wild, please be respectful and let it go on its way. These slow-moving turtles are a treasure, and they deserve our protection.
Three-toed Box Turtle
I was lucky enough to photograph this Three-toed Box Turtle crossing the road at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. This species of turtle is...
Early Spring Box Turtle
The Three-toed Box Turtle is a seasonal migrator and is commonly found in forested areas during early spring, summer, and late fall in Arkansas and Oklahoma.
Moving Turtles From Road
Whenever I can stop safely, I help turtles cross the road, making sure to move them in the direction they were headed. Placing them back where they started…