Learn about physical traits that rule out northwestern pond turtle in this Woodland Park Zoo - Western Pond Turtle Recovery Project FAQ (PDF).

2023年9月29日 · Ventura, California - The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today announced a proposal to list both species of western pond turtle, the northwestern pond turtle and the southwestern pond turtle, as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act.

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Knocked out by predators, loss of habitat and invasive species, the western pond turtle population hit a devastating low of 150 turtles in Washington in 1990. But now, this native species is poised for a comeback.

2024年6月3日 · The northwestern pond turtle (Actinemys marmorata) was listed as endangered at the state level in 1993, and proposed for listing as threatened under the federal Endangered Species Act in 2023.

This aquatic turtle lives in streams, ponds, lakes, and permanent and ephemeral wetlands. Pond turtles spend most of their lives in water, but they also require terrestrial habitats for nesting.

2 天之前 · The northwestern pond turtle or western pond turtle ranges from coastal Washington, through western Oregon and to central California, an area that includes several national parks and forests as well as Indigenous nations.

Find out and explore the diversity of the fascinating amphibians and reptiles of Washington state. Washington state is home to 25 species of amphibians (salamanders and frogs) and 28 …

2021年2月13日 · Overall, there are 9 species of turtles in Washington State. Only two of these types are native. These are the Western Painted turtle and the Western Pond turtle. Both species originate from the Pacific Northwest.

2023年10月3日 · Officials with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are considering whether to list the northwestern and southwestern pond turtles as “threatened” under the federal Endangered Species Act, the...