How expanding suburban sprawl is driving turtle declines in the Northeast
In short: As urban development spreads across the American landscape, road mortality has emerged as a significant threat to turtle populations. This video explores how researchers are studying movement patterns to protect these species.
Researchers at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst are using radio-tracking technology to study wood turtles. By quantifying their habitat needs and movement patterns, the study aims to provide essential data to inform future development and mitigate the impact of road mortality on these declining populations throughout the northeastern United States.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: Science Bulletins: Species and Sprawl: A Road Runs Through It
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