June 12, 2003                                                                                                    

The Waxing on about the Bog Turtle The bog turtle is among the smallest of North American turtles. Adults are 4 to 4-1/2 inches long. Home to these turtles are relatively open portions of sphagnum bogs, swamps or marshy meadows with slow moving spring fed streams. Draining and destruction of their habitats has led the bog turtle to be classified as a state endangered species and a federally threatened species. Due to its rarity, it is highly prized by turtle fanciers in this country, and even more so overseas; therefore, many have been removed for commercial purposes. This black market trade is a threat to local populations. E-mail Today's WPC Daily to a Friend! Friend's e-mail address: Your Message: Rediscover western Pennsylvania every morning with WPC Daily. Become a Western Pennsylvania Conservancy Member  View the winning WPC Daily for April Choose your favorite WPC Daily for May

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