Watch for turtles crossing Montana roads

Watch for turtles crossing Montana roads

Western painted turtles are on the move across Montana, and their search for nesting sites is taking them across some of the state's busiest highways putting them at serious risk.Dr. Erim Gomez, a wildlife biologist at the University of Montana, studies smaller animals he calls "mini fauna," including western painted turtles. He said the spring nesting season is one of the most dangerous times of year for the species. Watch for turtles crossing …