{"id":6558,"date":"2026-05-07T10:21:22","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T15:21:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vetmed.illinois.edu\/wel\/?p=6558"},"modified":"2026-05-13T16:52:38","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T21:52:38","slug":"boxturtleteam26-temp-post","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vetmed.illinois.edu\/wel\/boxturtleteam26-temp-post\/","title":{"rendered":"Introducing the Box Turtle Team Leaders of 2026!!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Introducing the Box Turtle Team Leaders of 2026!!<\/span><\/b><\/u><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Turtle season is officially back, and we could not be more excited! Over the next few months, we\u2019ll be spending our days trekking through forests, prairies, wetlands, and field sites across Illinois in search of eastern (and occasionally ornate) box turtles. From early mornings in the field and muddy boots to exciting turtle finds hidden beneath leaves and logs, every day brings a new adventure during turtle season.<\/p>\n

One of the best parts of the summer is getting to share these experiences with other veterinary students who are passionate about wildlife, conservation, and hands-on field medicine. Whether we\u2019re teaching students how to safely process turtles, hiking miles through beautiful habitats, collecting important research data, or celebrating an exciting turtle find together, turtle season is always full of teamwork, learning, and unforgettable memories.<\/p>\n

While plenty of our time will be spent outdoors, there is also a lot happening behind the scenes back at home base. We\u2019ll be helping with DNA extractions, PCR, resident turtle projects, animal care, data management, and all of the lab work that helps support long-term conservation and research efforts. Every part of the season plays an important role in protecting and learning more about these incredible animals, and we are so excited to be part of it again this year.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Meet the Team<\/span><\/b><\/u><\/p>\n<\/div>