Reproduction & development
Females lay eggs on land, which makes them vulnerable during this type of behavior
nesting
Conservation efforts focus on protecting these individuals
eggs and hatchlings
This species is known for its long lifespan and high adult survival rates.
Blanding Turtles
The number of eggs female Blanding turtles produce per year
Fecundity
Populations experience a slower recovery when individuals of this age group are lost
Adults
Tradeoff of reaching sexual maturity late
Delay in generations
High levels of this can cause a reduction in hatchling success
Nest predation
Raising Hatchlings in captivity before releasing is known as which strategy
The stability within the population depends heavily on this
Adult and Juvenile Survival
Due to juveniles dying at high rates, this species relies most on which age group
Adult
Road morality greatly impacts this specific group during the migration process
Adult female blanding turtles
The strategy of organisms with slow reproduction and long lifespan
k-selected strategy