This is a crucial time of year for freshwater turtles, but it’s a very dangerous time of year as well. Spring and summer, adult turtles are out and about, looking for mates and for nesting sites. Unfortunately their habitat has been fragmented by human development, which means they face many unnatural obstacles on their journey. One of the most perilous obstacles they face is roads.

Plastic pollution is plaguing ecosystems of all kinds. See how it and other pollution is affecting biodiversity loss in Canada.

Canadian animals and plants are harvested beyond their ability to reproduce, resulting in decreased biodiversity. Learn more here.