Chelonians (turtles, tortoises, and sea turtles) grow scute keratin in sequential layers over
time. Once formed, scute keratin acts as an inert reservoir of environmental information. For …

Spatial distributions and movements of aquatic animals are typically defined by the
dimensions of the aquatic system in which they live. Aquatic turtles often confound such …

Explaining the evolutionary origin and maintenance of color polymorphisms is a major
challenge in evolutionary biology. Such polymorphisms are commonly thought to reflect the …

Graptemys gibbonsi Lovich and McCoy (Pascagoula Map Turtle) is one of the most poorly
understood turtle species in North America. Following the description of the species in 1992 …

Studying how different variables influence the size and shape of animals' home ranges
helps our understanding of the ecology of individuals and populations. This study aims to …

Many freshwater turtles in the United States are considered species of greatest conservation
need in the states in which they occur, including turtles in the genus Graptemys (map turtles …

More than half of turtle species worldwide are threatened because of habitat loss, invasive
species, environmental pollution, disease, unsustainable use, and global climate change …

We report on a short-term marking protocol that uses weather-resistant high-contrast
fluorescent dyes and nondisruptive ultraviolet lights to effectively mark and distinguish …

A multitude of different statistical models are commonly used to monitor trends in wildlife
populations. Most are used to estimate abundance or survival (or both), and these estimates …

The lack of data relating to basic life-history and population dynamics is one of the gaps to
be filled in order to develop a proper strategy for the conservation of the Sicilian Pond Turtle …