ABSTRACT During 2006-2008, we used baited hoop nets to sample Bond, Macoupin and
Montgomery counties for the presence of aquatic turtles. We had 457 captures of turtles …

We used basking traps and hoop nets to sample turtles in Standing Stone Lake at 2-week
intervals from May to November 2006. In alternate weeks, we conducted visual basking …

The Illinois River is an example of an ecosystem that has undergone dramatic changes over
the last century due to various environmental and anthropogenic stochasticities. The water …

Turtles are linked to energetic food webs as both consumers of plants and animals and prey
for many species. Turtle biomass in freshwater systems can be an order of magnitude …

The Central ValleyofCalifornia once may havebeenthe area ofgreatest turtle density within
the range of the western pond turtle (Clemmys marmorata). Extensive draining of wetlands …

Nearly 189,000 people visited Ichetucknee Springs State Park in 2002, a number 55,000
greater than 10 years prior. Because the number of visitors is likely to increase in the future …

Aquatic turtles were trapped from 10 ponds in Kickapoo State Park and Middle Fork State
Fish and Wildlife Area (MFSFWA), Vermilion Co., Illinois. A total of 2979 trap hours yielded …

Turtles face unique conservation challenges in modern modified river systems. Despite their
ecological importance, gaps in knowledge still exist that may hinder their conservation …

Aquatic turtles were trapped using hoop nets in creeks and ponds located in four Ouachita
Mountain watersheds (Little Glazypeau, North Alum, Bread, and South Alum Creeks). These …

The Pacific pond turtle (Clemmys marmorata) is a widespread aquatic turtle in the Pacific
states, yet relatively little is known about its ecology. We radio-tracked 34 individuals during …