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StephF
at Fri Jun 24 20:26:59 2005 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by StephF ]
Eastern Box turtles (and others of course) were collected and exported by the tens of thousands in the late 80's early 90's, and NYC was probably one of the major points from which they were exported.
It wouldn't surprise me if the surrounding areas were effectively stripped of box turtles for international trade. Between that, suburban sprawl and all that comes with it, low reproductive rates, and so on and so forth, its no wonder you don't see them any more in your area.
Yes, its sickening.
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RE: What happened to all the turtles????????? - StephF, Fri Jun 24 20:26:59 2005