132: Blanding's Turtle w/ Tharusha Wijewardena!

from Just the Zoo of Us · host Ellen Weatherford, Tharusha Wijewardena

Join Ellen & special guest Tharusha Wijewardena for a review of the charming and endangered Blanding's turtle. We discuss what to do if you see a turtle crossing the road, what cartoons get right and wrong about turtles, the perils of longevity and cute fluffy predators, and the conservation work that’s going into helping our tough-shelled friends.Follow Tharusha on Twitter and learn more about the Headstarting Project over at the Toronto Zoo's website.Follow Just the Zoo of Us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram!Cover photo: Caverhill via Getty images Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinjustthezoo

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Join Ellen & special guest Tharusha Wijewardena for a review of the charming and endangered Blanding's turtle.

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