Many people have heard of the historic Loring Air Force Base in northern Maine. But did you know there's something even older, something prehistoric, putting down roots in Aroostook County? No, we're not talking about dinosaurs, but a different reptile that still walks the earth today.
In this Borealis story, we follow along with biologists and their super sniffer yellow lab, June, as they search for the elusive and "at risk" wood turtle on the grounds of one of the country's oldest Air Force bases. Watch the full Borealis story to find out the historical importance of this northern Maine ecosystem that is now home to a population of wood turtles.
Learn more about the Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge.
Borealis is made possible by the generous support of our Production Sponsors, The Nature Conservancy in Maine and
Poland Spring.
And by our Broadcast Sponsors, Evergreen Home Performance, Conservation Law Foundation, and the Maine Office of Tourism.
Production credits:
Produced by: Tim Goff and Jennifer Rooks
Reported and written by: Tim Goff
Videography by: Chek Wingo
Editing by: Daniel Stairs
Historic images from the U.S. Library of Congress