Earth Week: Reptile and amphibians night with Zoo New England

Did you know that the habitats for our cold-blooded friends including salamanders and turtles are under threat? For Earth Week 2024 audiences learned how conservationists are working to reintroduce rare marbled salamanders — which have hatched for the first time in almost a century in the Middlesex Fells. You’ll also hear about Zoo New England’s award-winning Blanding’s turtle conservation efforts.

WBUR climate and environment correspondent Barbara Moran will moderate a conversation with Emilie Wilder, associate director of conservation and engagement, and Matt Kamm, post-doctoral research fellow, will talk about how scientists “headstart” turtle hatchlings. The evening will include pictures, video and a live demonstration of how researchers radio-track turtles in an effort that helps to protect nests.

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