TURTLES

Authors

James F. Fowler, Wildlife Specialist, Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803
Jimmy L. Avery, Area Aquaculture Agent, Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803

Date of this Version

January 1994

Abstract

Turtles ( Terrapene carolina) occur on all continents except Antarctica. Any permanent body of water is a potential home for turtles. Turtles are seldom a pest to people. Most turtles are not protected by state laws.