Scientists team up in ‘unparalleled’ effort to protect Illinois’ endangered turtles from increasing threats
After the scientists found stable footing on a sand pit, a painted turtle and a snapping turtle, recovered from traps, became their first patients of the day. Getting word from a nearby team, they then prepared for the arrival of a Blanding’s turtle — the real star of the week.
Second Year of Biota Awards Invests $1.5 Million in Biodiversity Research
SKOKIE, IL - Today, the Walder Foundation announced the five 2023 Biota Award recipients whose research aims to understand, protect, and restore biodiversity in Chicago and around the world.