Don’t tell anybody, but we have a box turtle at Holy Comforter! Remember when we put out old Christmas trees in the winter?
We said then that they were to provide shelter for small animals. Word got out, and today we found a box turtle taking advantage of the protection:
Here are a few fun facts about box turtles:
1. Since their eyes are only a few inches above the ground, they can’t see much of their territory at any one time. They do know where they have been though, by keeping track of their movements on a mental map. However, if you move a turtle even a little way off their path, they become entirely confused and lost. So, never move a box turtle.
2. The pattern on the shell is unique to each turtle — just like our faces. Would we recognize this turtle if we saw them again?
3. In order for Holy Comforter to be certified as an Audubon-at-Home Wildlife Sanctuary, we have to see at least 10 animals from a list of 42 Sanctuary Species. Box Turtles are on that list, so now we just have to document 9 more sightings.
