Wood turtle

The wood turtle is an omnivorous, semi-aquatic reptile that lives year-round in watersheds of healthy winding rivers and streams. The species’ life cycle and reproductive success depend greatly on the interconnectivity of its different habitats, which are becoming increasingly scarce and fragmented.

Conservation efforts

In 2015 and 2016, four ecological passages were installed underneath the park’s main highway to reduce the number of collisions between vehicles and wildlife. These underpasses help keep various habitats interconnected and are beneficial not only for turtles, but also for amphibians and small to medium-sized mammals.

Did you know?

The turtle has been greatly valued and respected among Indigenous Peoples — such as the Mi’gmaq — for millennia. According to their mythology, the turtle represents Mother Earth and symbolises wisdom, longevity and perseverance.