ObscureRefMan
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Please be careful when driving, folks. I came across this fellow while driving yesterday...
He was still alive, so I reached out to Gentle Hands Wildlife Service. Dave was able to take him and check him out. Prognosis is not good, but he'll be going to a vet, and hopefully I'll hear back with good news.
The eastern box turtle is not endangered locally, but overall is "Vulnerable" (https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/eastern-box-turtle), and is in decline.
PLEASE keep an eye out when you're driving. And if you see a turtle, slow down and let it cross. Or, if you're especially nice; pull over, put on your hazards, and help it across the road (in the direction it's already going). Thanks!
He was still alive, so I reached out to Gentle Hands Wildlife Service. Dave was able to take him and check him out. Prognosis is not good, but he'll be going to a vet, and hopefully I'll hear back with good news.
The eastern box turtle is not endangered locally, but overall is "Vulnerable" (https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/eastern-box-turtle), and is in decline.
PLEASE keep an eye out when you're driving. And if you see a turtle, slow down and let it cross. Or, if you're especially nice; pull over, put on your hazards, and help it across the road (in the direction it's already going). Thanks!