Graduate student Devin Edmonds wrote an article for the August Issue of Outdoor Illinois, showcasing the subject of his M.Sc. thesis research, the Ornate Box Turtle.
Less common than their Eastern Box Turtle relatives, the Ornate Box Turtle is listed as state threatened. Learn more about this “Rare, Remarkable Illinois Reptile.”
Outdoor Illinois – Discovering the Ornate Box Turtle: A Rare, Remarkable Illinois Reptile