The Hidden Lives of Turtles with Will Selman

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In this episode of the Mississippi Outdoors Podcast, host Matt Wyatt talks with Will Selman, professor of biology at Millsaps College, about the secret world of turtles. From box turtles hiding in plain sight to the fascinating ways turtles find water, Will shares his research and experiences tracking these elusive creatures. The conversation covers the unique behaviors of Mississippi’s diverse turtle species, the importance of turtles in our ecosystems, and the surprising longevity of box turtles, some of which can live over 60 years.