“l’m like an old turtle these days. I don’t run wide-open everywhere, but at the end of the day, I’ll be where I’m supposed to be.”
More facts about Box Turtles can be found here.
Thanks for looking and
I hope your week has been
a great one.
I have added this for our international friends to translate on the widget on my sidebar.
On the turtle image:
“Hello, I’m 47 years old. I’ve never left these 5 acres.
47 years in 5 acres. Mental map of every rock, log and puddle.
3 to 6 eggs per year - 90% predation rate - needs 100 years to work.
Winter hibernaculum - Summer range
Toxic mushroom specialist - eats fungi that poison mammals.
Relocate me and I spend months trying to return: crossing roads, burning energy, dying.
Shell hinge - closes completely. Airtight. Survives dogs, raccoons and lawnmowers.
I can live to 100 but only if you let me stay.
If you see me crossing your driveway: I’m going somewhere specific.
