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Description: |
9 pages : illustration, map ; 27 cm. |
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 7-9). |
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Summary, Etc. Note: |
Abstract: The bog turtle (Clemmys muhlenbergii) is variously considered to be secretive, uncommon, or threatened with extinction. It has a disjunct distribution in the eastern United States, and populations are restricted to wetlands such as bogs and swamps. The turtle appears to be an omnivore. It is most active in the spring, and the eggs (usually three to five) are laid in late spring or early summer. Sexual maturity in both sexes probably occurs at the plastral length of about 75 mm., when the turtles are 6 to 8 years old. Bog turtles apparently have small home ranges (about 1.3 ha or smaller). Other population features are poorly known. There is concern for the plight of the bog turtle because of the continual loss of wetland habitat and irresponsible collecting. A thorough survey is recommended to delineate the occurrence and abundance of the remaining populations of the species throughout its range. |
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Additional Physical Forms: |
Online version: Bury, R. Bruce. Review of the ecology and conservation of the bog turtle, Clemmys muhlenbergii. Washington : U.S. Dept. of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service, 1979 (OCoLC)956334061 |