Turtles of all species will be laying eggs for the next month, he said. Some turtles can live 50 to 60 years, so killing a female can have an impact on the population for many years.

June 24, 2021 | by Megan Quinn I think many of us need a reminder to slow down. With a ground speed maxing out at only a few kilometres per hour, the only option for a Blanding’s turtle is slow.

WATCH: It is nesting season for turtles in Ontario and officials at the Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre in Peterborough are asking motorists to slow down and keep their eyes out. Tricia Mason ...