Turtle territory

There Is No Place Like Home – Turtle Homing Instincts

There Is No Place Like Home – Turtle Homing Instincts

Removing them from their territory can cause confusion and even death. Turtles who are unable to find their way home often die of starvation. One study done on Eastern Box Turtles found that only 47% of translocated turtles survived and established a new home range.