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Metcalf, E., & Metcalf, A. L. (1979). Mortality in hibernating ornate box turtles, terrapene ornata. Herpetologica, 35, 93–96.
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| Resource type: Journal Article BibTeX citation key: Metcalf1979 View all bibliographic details  |
Categories: General Keywords: Emydidae, Habitat = habitat, Nordamerika = North America, Schildkröten = turtles + tortoises, Terrapene, Terrapene ornata Creators: Metcalf, Metcalf Collection: Herpetologica |
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A high incidence of mortality (cause not established) in the winter of 1974-1975 in hibernating ornate box turtles (Terrapene ornata) is reported. A subsequent decline in population density is discussed. Reuse of hibernation areas is noted.
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