The Plight of the Western Pond Turtle in Oregon
Actinemys marmorata is an endangered species in Oregon and was once near extinction with only 150 remaining individuals left state-wide. Today this species still suffers from habitat destruction and degradation, urbanization, development for human habitation and also over-use of water sources. American western states and Mexico have been working with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and their SAFE program (Save Animals From Extinction) to develop a range-wide conservation plan and conduct a species assessment.
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Species Facts…
Cuora aurocapitata (Yellow-headed box turtle)In the wild, Boyer said that the Chinese yellow-headed box turtle feeds on a variety of riparian plants and invertebrates such as insects, snails and worms, as well as small fish, frogs, and tadpoles.
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Photo from Jesse Short.
