Seasonal Turtle Migration Underway Across Illinois

Seasonal Turtle Migration Underway Across Illinois

Each spring and early summer, Illinois roads become unlikely migration routes for one of the state's oldest residents–turtles. In recent weeks, many drivers may have noticed an increase in turtles slowly making their way across the roads. While it may seem unusual, this seasonal movement is a natural and important part of their life cycle. As temperatures rise, turtles leave their overwinteri...