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Davis, C. J. (1998). Western pond turtle (clemmys marmorata pallida). Unpublished thesis , San Jose State University.
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| Resource type: Thesis/Dissertation BibTeX citation key: Davis1998 View all bibliographic details  |
Categories: General Keywords: Habitat = habitat, Nordamerika = North America, Schildkröten = turtles + tortoises Creators: Davis Publisher: San Jose State University |
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Thirty-one adult western pond turties (Clemmys marmorala pallida) were radio-tracked for one or two years in 1995 through 1997 to determine timing and habitat use for overwintering at a central coastal Califomia stream, lagoon and permanent pond. Turtles in the pond remained there for overwintering, but turtles using the stream in summer returned to the pond or upland sites for overwintering. Upland overwintering turtles used primarily riparian forest with dense native understory or seasonally ponded habitats; tater, in winter and earIy spring, there was a shift to the ponded habitats. Overwintering turtles in upland habitats were usually buried in Ieaf litter or soil but were not donnant, except during the coldest months of December, January and February. Basking was common, especially in tate winter. Protecting and enhancing the riparian forests, thickets and wetlands adjacent to streams should be an essential part of any plan to conserve this species.
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