Putting together the pieces: Healing Turtles in the Northwoods

MINOCQUA - This time of year, wildlife rehabilitation centers in the Northwoods see a lot of turtles injured after being hit by cars. Turtles often are looking for a sandy place to lay their eggs.

"A lot of turtle species are giving birth now so they're coming up on land and trying to find sandy soil to lay their eggs," said Amanda Walsh, Northwoods Wildlife Center Wildlife Rehabilitation Director.

Many of those turtles will cross the roads to find that soil.

Full story: WJFW

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