Rare and threatened turtle found in Akwesasne

A Threatened Species: The Blanding’s Turtle

 

The Blanding’s Turtle posing with her new tracking device and flashing a grin at the camera. Blanding’s distinguishing feature is their bright yellow chin and throat. Photo by Amberdawn La France

On June 20, 2009, a Blanding’s Turtle, a threatened species in New York State, was found by Jacoba North on the centerline of Route 37 between IGA and the Casino. Jacoba contacted the SRMT Environment Division, who then contacted Glenn Johnson, a bio...



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