Tackling Snapping Turtles at the Summit
By: Cierra Hunter A Backbone for Conservation led by Dr. Joe Poston, a professor of biology at Catawba College, gave students real hands on experiences in the wild. Members of the group included: ISRAEL, PAYDEN, AUTUMN, AMANDA, SETH, RACHEL, HOLLY, FABIEN, ALEX, VINCENT, BECAN, ALYSSA, CHLOE A snapping turtle is always a cool find. They are important to the ecosystem, but they are endangered in many areas for a variety of reasons. Here is a great video out of Canada that provides a lot of information about snapping turtles. It includes tips on how to help the snapping turtles too.