Delayed Sexual Maturity and Demographics of Blanding's Turtles ( Emydoidea blandingii ): Implications for Conservation and Management of Long‐Lived Organisms

D. Congdon, Justin; E. Dunham, Arthur; C. van Loben Sels, Richard

doi:10.1046/j.1523-1739.1993.740826.x

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Delayed Sexual Maturity and Demographics of Blanding's Turtles ( Emydoidea blandingii ): Implications for Conservation and Management of Long‐Lived Organisms

Published in Conservation Biology • Dec 1, 1993

Authors:

Justin D. Congdon

Arthur E. Dunham

Richard C. van Loben Sels

Abstract

Abstract: A study of Blanding's turtles conducted during 27 of the last 37 years provided demographic data sufficient to examine how life‐history characteristics may constrain population responses of long‐lived organisms. Eight independent estimates of annual adult survivorship exceeded 93%. Nest su...

Subject

Survivorship curve

Fecundity

Biology

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