Stepped in as a crossing guard for a snapping turtle on an Ontario road. Here is what I learned

The theme of stepping in for a snapping turtle on an Ontario road highlights how nature navigates risky infrastructure when it’s time to lay eggs. In an observation by Rev. Harry Kleinhuis, the critical factor is the time it takes the turtle to decide where to nest. Turtles are described as opportunists that prefer accessible, uniform, sun-warmed gravel found on roads built through their natural habitat. The complication is that these sites, though suitable for nesting, can be poorly matched to the realities of human traffic. Kleinhuis frames the moment as a lesson in how wildlife manages its own processes, regardless of what people intend the roads to be used for.