At risk but holding on: Northern map turtles are still common in this eastern Ontario lake

Still, things aren't perfect for the turtles on Lake Opinicon, says one Carleton University wildlife biologist who's seeing an increase in the number of injuries from boat propellers.

At risk but holding on: Northern map turtles are still common in this eastern Ontario lake
A hand holding a turtle skull.

Still, things aren't perfect for the turtles on Lake Opinicon, says one Carleton University wildlife biologist who's seeing an increase in the number of injuries from boat propellers.