Observations on the ecology and population dynamics of the Blanding's turtle, Emydoidea blandingi

Abstract

Ecological studies were made on the Blanding''s turtle, Emydoidea blandingi, in southwestern Michigan. Observations were made regarding population size and structure, seasonal activity, and reproductive potential and cycles. Reproductive cycles and periods of terrestrial activity were found to be coincident with those of the painted turtle, Chrysemys picta.