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Terrapene Carolina Carolina, Joseph C. Mitchell, Rafael O. De Sá Jan 1994

Terrapene Carolina Carolina, Joseph C. Mitchell, Rafael O. De Sá

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TERRAPENE CAROLINA CAROLINA (Eastern Box Turtle). REPRODUCTION. Female Terrapene carolina containing oviductal eggs have been recorded in Virginia from 26 May to 25 July (Mitchell, in press. The Reptiles of Virginia. Smithsonian Inst. Press, Washington, D.C.). Other reports of reproduction in Terrapene (see list in Ernst and McBreen 1991. Cat. Amer. Amphib. Rept. 512.1-512.13) indicate that nesting occurs in late spring and early summer throughout its range.


What Are Squirrels Hiding, Michael Steele, Peter D. Smallwood Jan 1994

What Are Squirrels Hiding, Michael Steele, Peter D. Smallwood

Biology Faculty Publications

The half-eaten acorns of squirrels are clues to their complex relationship with oaks. The special relationship between squirrels and acorns is examined.