Turtles can be seen sunbathing to regulate their temperature, they are called exotherms or “cold blooded”.

Heartland Forest is home to 10 amphibians, and 4 reptile species! A person who studies reptiles and amphibians are called a herpetologist.

The white-tailed deer has 4 stomachs! These deer also mark their territory by rubbing bark off trees.

Many trees along our trails are labeled with their names! Both scientific and common!