Protection of Emys orbicularis and amphibians in the North European lowlands (LIFE05NAT/LT/000094)

Protection of Emys orbicularis and amphibians in the North European lowlands
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Basking turtle

Basking turtle

Photo: Andrius Paðukonis

emys in pond

emys in pond

Photo: Andrius Paðukonis

European Pond Turtles use to live in open ponds with low vegetation supported by sunny basking sites

European Pond Turtles use to live in open ponds with low vegetation supported by sunny basking sites

Photo: Norbert Schneeweiβ

These bush overgrown shallow ponds are populated by Emys orbicularis

These bush overgrown shallow ponds are populated by Emys orbicularis

Huge chairs of paludal sedge create enough sunny and save basking sites. (Juodabale site, Lithuania). Photo: LFN

“stepping stone”

“stepping stone”

Even small ponds are used by turtles and amphibians as “stepping stones” during summer season. Photo: Nerijus Zableckis

Kuciuliske - the most known herpetological site in Lithuania

Kuciuliske - the most known herpetological site in Lithuania

Photo: Nerijus Zableckis

When lacking shallow waters turtles use boggy ponds for living

When lacking shallow waters turtles use boggy ponds for living

Photo: LFN

Farm pond

Farm pond

Usually ponds used for agriculture are inhabited by Emys orbicularis. Photo: LFN