Critter Tales

Entries for July 2016

Sea turtles are making history in Georgia

Sea turtles are making history in Georgia

By Buckmasters Online

Loggerhead sea turtles have crawled their way to a conservation milestone in Georgia. By the last week in July 2016, the hard-shell giants with log-sized heads had laid more than 3,100 nests, according to the Georgia Sea Turtle Cooperative, a small army of beach-patrolling staff, interns and volunteers. With nesting season winding down and hatchin... READ MORE

Killed by vehicle, rare wolverine located in Utah is exciting find for biologists

Killed by vehicle, rare wolverine located in Utah is exciting find for biologists

By Buckmasters Online

Even though it was hit and killed by a vehicle, the fact that a wolverine was found in northern Utah is exciting to staff with the Division of Wildlife Resources. The elusive animal was hit by a vehicle near Bear Lake in Rich County recently. "This wolverine was not transplanted to Utah," said DWR Director Greg Sheehan. "It made its way here on it... READ MORE

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