Title
Terrestrial movements of hatchling wood turtles (Glyptemys insculpta) in agricultural fields in New Jersey
Author(s)
Castellano, C.M.; Behler, J.L.; Ultsch, G.R.
Published
2008
Publisher
Chelonian Conservation and Biology
Published Version DOI
https://doi.org/10.2744/CCB-0677.1
Abstract
Hatchling Glyptemys insculpta did not travel to water directly upon emergence from their nests but remained in agricultural fields for several days to weeks, during which time they fed and grew. Hatchlings were less active and occupied sites with significantly lower air and substrate temperatures than adult turtles. A management scheme to delay agricultural harvesting until turtles have entered aquatic habitats for hibernation is advised. © 2008 Chelonian Research Foundation.
Keywords
Glyptemys insculpta; Testudines; LIFE-HISTORY STAGE; EMYDOIDEA-BLANDINGII; BODY-SIZE; NESTING ECOLOGY; NOVA-SCOTIA; BEHAVIOR; HIBERNATION; POPULATION; SELECTION

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