Founders of the Maria Mitchell Association, ca 1905
Malcolm MacNab, M.D., Ph.D., President
John L. Daniels, First Vice President
Patty Gibian, Second Vice President
Michael Nelson, Treasurer
Deb Manus, Clerk
Howard Blitman
Patricia L.R. Brennan, Ph.D.
Dennis Cross
Caren Lambert, Ph.D.
Judy MacLeod
Toni McKerrow
Mary Archibald (Bebe) Poor, D.V.M.
Eileen Rudden
Anne P. Strain
Edward Symes
Helene Weld
Nantucket ospreys fly all the way to South America for the winter and then fly all the way back. 8,000 miles!
The common snapping turtle is a large freshwater turtle of the family Chelydridae. They have been known to live up to 47 years in captivity though it is estimated that in the wild they live up to 30 years. The Snapping Turtle’s habitat can be found in aquatic environments such as rivers, lakes, ponds and small streams. They tend to walk along the bottom of the pond scavenging for food. Their diet consists of vegetation, fish, snakes, crustaceans, and carrion. Interestingly, when in water, they tend to be less aggressive and very shy. They will move away from people and other animals unless they are in search of their prey. On land, they have the opposite reputation and are infamous for their aggressive behavior and strong jaws.
