FROM THE NEWSROOM: OLD LYME, Conn. (AP) — Researchers from Mystic Aquarium are set to release a snapping turtle into the wild that will be outfitted with a Crittercam. The release is scheduled for Monday afternoon at Rogers Lake in Old Lyme. Mystic is partnering with Tributary Mill Conservancy and National Geographic to study the behavior of snapping turtles in the wild. Children enrolled in the aquariums Aqua Camp will be on hand for the release. Theyre taking part in a weeklong marine biology camp during which theyre learning what its like to collect data from snapping turtles. Dozens of animals from whales to penguins have previously been outfitted with a Crittercam, which was invented by National Geographic marine biologist Greg Marshall.
Posted on: Mon, 04 Aug 2014 14:35:56 +0000
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