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Flattened Musk Turtle
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| Description: A small freshwater turtle less than 5 inches in total length with a flattened top shell. The top of the shell is brown and the bottom either pink or yellow. The head is greenish with a network of dark markings. The flattened musk turtle feeds on invertebrates such as snails and mussels in undammed small to medium sized clear shallow streams. It can also be found upstream and downstream of impoundments.
 Forestry Considerations: These animals are sensitive to changes in streambed and water quality, especially siltation. Adherence to Alabama’s Best Management Practices for Forestry should prevent them from being impacted by forestry activities.
Distribution by County: Currently found only in the Black Warrior watershed above the Bankhead Dam. The ten Alabama counties included in its range are Blount, Cullman, Etowah, Jefferson, Marshall, Tuscaloosa, Walker, and Winston. |
School of Forestry & Wildlife Sciences Extension
602 Duncan Drive · Auburn University, Alabama 36849
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Upcoming Events:
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Subject: Alabama Natural Resources Council Symposium & Awards Banquet
Time: 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: 602 Duncan Drive, 1101 Forestry & Wildlife Sciences Bldg, Auburn University, AL 36849
Calendar: ACES Forestry, Wildlife & Natural Resource Mngt.
Event Website
02/10 - Alabama Natural Resources Council Symposium & Awards Banquet
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Subject: Community Empowerment for the Environment Workshop
Time: 6:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Location: Alabama A&M University Agricultural Research Center Auditorium
Calendar: ACES Forestry, Wildlife & Natural Resource Mngt.
02/16 - Community Empowerment for the Environment Workshop
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Subject: Sustaining & Maintaining an Effective Outdoor Classroom
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: AU & Extension Research Station at Belle Mina
Calendar: ACES Forestry, Wildlife & Natural Resource Mngt.
02/16 - Sustaining & Maintaining an Effective Outdoor Classroom
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Subject: Timber Tax and Return Preparation
Time: 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Location: http://www.aces.edu/forestry/documents/Timber%20Tax%20Brochure%20-%202012.pdf
Calendar: ACES Forestry, Wildlife & Natural Resource Mngt.
Event Website
02/16 - Timber Tax and Return Preparation
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Subject: Growing Up WILD Educator Training
Time: 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: Phenix City Head Start Center
Calendar: ACES Forestry, Wildlife & Natural Resource Mngt.
02/21 - Growing Up WILD Educator Training
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Subject: Timber Tax and Return Preparation
Time: 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Location: http://www.aces.edu/forestry/documents/Timber%20Tax%20Brochure%20-%202012.pdf
Calendar: ACES Forestry, Wildlife & Natural Resource Mngt.
Event Website
02/21 - Timber Tax and Return Preparation
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Subject: Timber Tax & Return Workshop
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: ALFA Environmental Hall, University of West Alabama, Livingston, AL 35470
Calendar: ACES Forestry, Wildlife & Natural Resource Mngt.
Event Website
02/21 - Timber Tax & Return Workshop
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Subject: Tree Giveaway
Time: 12:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Location: Old Evergreeen City School Parking lot
Calendar: ACES Forestry, Wildlife & Natural Resource Mngt.
02/22 - Tree Giveaway
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Subject: Arbor Week Tree Give Away
Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Forestry Commission Office, 225 Coats St., Double Springs
Calendar: ACES Forestry, Wildlife & Natural Resource Mngt.
02/23 - Arbor Week Tree Give Away
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Subject: Timber Tax and Return Preparation
Time: 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Location: http://www.aces.edu/forestry/documents/Timber%20Tax%20Brochure%20-%202012.pdf
Calendar: ACES Forestry, Wildlife & Natural Resource Mngt.
Event Website
02/23 - Timber Tax and Return Preparation
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