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| author | Wolfe, Joseph |
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| contents | <p>This seasonal research update summarizes late-fall and early-winter observations from an ongoing ethological study of Yellow-Bellied Sliders (<em>Trachemys scripta scripta</em>) and Mississippi Map Turtles (<em>Graptemys pseudogeographica kohnii</em>) housed in a 204-gallon semi-controlled aquatic enclosure in Idaho, USA. As temperatures declined, the subjects entered natural brumation cycles, resulting in reduced activity, decreased surfacing, and predictable appetite suppression. Key late-fall behaviors included cognitive engagement markers, self-directed hygiene, and species-specific positional preferences. Winter observations confirmed healthy brumation physiology with no indicators of respiratory distress or buoyancy issues. This update functions as a brief public-facing continuation of the long-term longitudinal study, documenting seasonal transitions and preparing for expanded behavioral monitoring in Spring 2026.</p> |
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| spellingShingle | Brumation Phase Report: Fall–Winter 2025 Behavioral Patterns in Captive Yellow-Bellied Sliders and Mississippi Map Turtles Wolfe, Joseph <p>This seasonal research update summarizes late-fall and early-winter observations from an ongoing ethological study of Yellow-Bellied Sliders (<em>Trachemys scripta scripta</em>) and Mississippi Map Turtles (<em>Graptemys pseudogeographica kohnii</em>) housed in a 204-gallon semi-controlled aquatic enclosure in Idaho, USA. As temperatures declined, the subjects entered natural brumation cycles, resulting in reduced activity, decreased surfacing, and predictable appetite suppression. Key late-fall behaviors included cognitive engagement markers, self-directed hygiene, and species-specific positional preferences. Winter observations confirmed healthy brumation physiology with no indicators of respiratory distress or buoyancy issues. This update functions as a brief public-facing continuation of the long-term longitudinal study, documenting seasonal transitions and preparing for expanded behavioral monitoring in Spring 2026.</p> |
| title | Brumation Phase Report: Fall–Winter 2025 Behavioral Patterns in Captive Yellow-Bellied Sliders and Mississippi Map Turtles |
| url | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17746348 |