Update on Kale’s recovery: Kale made history on July 11, 2023, as the first animal to receive a CT scan at Decatur Morgan Hospital. The CT scan is the best tool to assess the improvement of Kale’s deep infections of his shell. A big Thank You to the Decatur Morgan Hospital staff and associates
Diamondback terrapin bloopers
Common Snapping Turtle Facts
Look, we saw a snapping turtle while hiking last month! So we thought it would only be fitting to discuss common snapping turtle facts! A few weeks ago, the Education Team at the Cook Museum went for a hike at Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge in Decatur, AL. During this walk, we noticed several
Q&A with Animal Care: Kale, the Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle
Q&A with Animal Care Food Preparation Part 2, Meat Feed
Five Fast Facts About Turtles
Did you know there are 57 species of freshwater and terrestrial turtles found in the United States, which is approximately 18% of the world’s turtle species? Many are located right here in the southeast! Here are five fast facts to appreciate turtles: 1) Turtles live all around the world on
