Reproduction & development
Challenges in conservation
Life history
100

Females lay eggs on land, which makes them vulnerable during this type of behavior

nesting

100

Conservation efforts focus on protecting these individuals 

eggs and hatchlings

100

This species is known for its long lifespan and high adult survival rates.

Blanding Turtles 

200

The number of eggs female Blanding turtles produce per year

Fecundity

200

Populations experience a slower recovery when individuals of this age group are lost 

 Adults

200

Tradeoff of reaching sexual maturity late 

Delay in generations 

300

High levels of this can cause a reduction in hatchling success 

Nest predation

300

Raising Hatchlings in captivity before releasing is known as which strategy 

Head Starting
300

The stability within the population depends heavily on this

Adult and Juvenile Survival

400

Due to juveniles dying at high rates, this species relies most on which age group 

Adult 

400

Road morality greatly impacts this specific group during the migration process

Adult female blanding turtles

400

The strategy of organisms with slow reproduction and long lifespan

k-selected strategy

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