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Nesting Ecology of the Northwestern Pond Turtle on a Managed Livestock Rangeland

Nesting Ecology of the Northwestern Pond Turtle on a Managed Livestock Rangeland

Nesting Ecology of the Northwestern Pond Turtle on a Managed Livestock Rangeland

Abstract

Western Pond Turtles (WPT) are California's only freshwater turtle and are experiencing major population declines across their range. There is a limited published research on their resting behavior, including key information on their nest site characteristics. 

SSU Science Symposium

Project Date: Spring 2025

Student: 

  • Katarina Rivinius, Melissa Rodriguez, Madison Stein

Faculty: 

  • Dr. Nicholas Geist

Department: 

  • Biology

Location: 

  • Sonoma State University


 

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