Wetland Conservation

Animals & Wildlife

Crocodiles depend on water to regulate body temperature, hydrate tissues, support joint and egg movement, and access prey and oxygen. Although some species can endure short peri...

reptiles

Wetlands host a diverse assemblage of reptiles, including turtles, snakes, lizards, and crocodilians that depend on aquatic and semi-aquatic habitats for feeding, breeding, and...

species-habitat

Snapping turtles occupy freshwater habitats across much of North America. The common snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentina) ranges widely from southeastern Canada to the Gulf of...

ecology

Wetlands sustain a remarkable diversity of animals in the wetlands, from insects to large mammals. These habitats support life by providing water, food, shelter, and breeding gr...