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On Sunday, May 21st, the Canadian Herpetological Society lost an advocate and a friend. Steve Mockford was instrumental in the birth of CHS, serving as its first President. He worked tirelessly to nurture its growth… Read More
There is something glorious in the midst of, or perhaps on account of, the unglamorous nature of field work. Entering wild spaces to seek and observe reptiles and amphibians in their natural environment is both… Read More
My first experience working with turtles was the summer of 2017, where I volunteered for Grundy Lake Provincial Park’s turtle monitoring program. I was immediately fascinated by how turtles were able to venture on land and choose a nest site amidst the busyness of a fully operating campground. After being fortunate enough to watching a turtle I was hooked. I knew turtle work was for me! That fall, I approached Dr. Chantel Markle about volunteer … Read More
There once was a turtle looking to nest
Who couldn’t find a place that was best
The road shoulder was a trap… Read More
While most of us have seen our social lives struggle over these past two years, not all species were following social distancing rules. One species, in particular, has made significant leaps and bounds in their relational lives— the Oregon Spotted Frog
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