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This time of year, new flowers and animals<\/a> are everywhere. Baby birds and squirrels pop up in nests, while opossums and bunnies roam as the weather warms up. Not exactly known for their speed, turtles are also waking up from brumation\u2014aka reptile hibernation.<\/p>\n

Busy roads can be particularly dangerous for turtles, even with the protection from their hard shells. Every squished turtle is another that won\u2019t help create the next generation, which is not welcome news for many already endangered turtle species. Out of 356 known turtle species, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) lists 161 of them as threatened<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If you spot a turtle trying to cross a road, it is important to follow some simple rules.<\/p>\n

Make sure that you are in a safe place to stop<\/a>. You won\u2019t be able to help a turtle if you get hurt. If driving, put on your hazard lights and slowly pull over onto the shoulder.<\/p>\n

Assess the situation. It might be best to just stand guard as the turtle crosses on its own. If the turtle is not moving away from danger, pick it up and move it across the street in the direction that it was already going<\/a>. Turtles know where they want to go to nest, feed, and reproduce, so putting them in the direction they are heading will help them get there faster.<\/p>\n

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