Publications

Most publications listed below are linked to downloadable PDFs.

Peer-Reviewed Research

Heinrich, G.L., T.J. Walsh, and J.S. Doody. 2023. Geographic Distribution: Pseudemys concinna suwanniensis (Suwannee cooter). Herpetological Review 54(4):595.

Heinrich, G.L., T.J. Walsh, D.R. Jackson, and J.S. Doody. 2021. Distribution and status of the Suwannee cooter, Pseudemys concinna suwanniensis, in the Alafia River (Hillsborough County, Florida, USA). Journal of North American Herpetology 2021(1):19-28.

Heinrich. G.L. and T.J. Walsh. 2019. Geographic Distribution: Suwannee cooter (Pseudemys concinna suwanniensis). Herpetological Review 50(1):100-101.

Heinrich. G.L. and T.J. Walsh. 2017. Geographic Distribution: Suwannee cooter (Pseudemys concinna suwanniensis). Herpetological Review 48(1):124.

Dodd, C.K., K. Adler, R. Bour, C. Schaffer, S. Thomson, and T.J. Walsh. 2016. The Etymology of Terrapin and Terrapene. Herpetological Review 47(2):191–192.

Glass, J.R., M. Davis, T.J. Walsh, E.J. Sargis and A. Caccone. 2016. Was Frozen Mammoth or Giant Ground Sloth Served for Dinner at The Explorers Club? PloS ONE. 11(2).

Walsh, T.J. and G.L. Heinrich. 2016. Geographic Distribution: Suwannee cooter (Pseudemys concinna suwanniensis). Herpetological Review 47(3):422-423.

Heinrich, G.L. and T.J. Walsh. 2016. Geographic Distribution: Suwannee cooter (Pseudemys concinna suwanniensis). Herpetological Review 47(3):422.

Walsh, T.J. and G.L. Heinrich. 2015. Geographic Distribution: Suwannee cooter (Pseudemys suwanniensis). Herpetological Review 46(3):382.

Walsh, T.J. and G.L. Heinrich. 2015. Red-shouldered hawk (Buteo lineatus) predation of turtles in central Florida. Florida Field Naturalist 43(2):79-85.

Heinrich, G.L., D.R. Jackson, T.J. Walsh, and D.S. Lee. 2015. Southernmost occurrence of the Suwannee cooter, Pseudemys concinna suwanniensis (Testudines: Emydidae). Journal of North American Herpetology 2015(1):53-59.

Heinrich, G.L., T.J. Walsh, D.R. Jackson, and B.K. Atkinson. 2012. Boat strikes: a threat to the Suwannee cooter (Pseudemys concinna suwanniensis). Herpetological Conservation and Biology 7(3):349-357.

Heinrich, G.L., T.J. Walsh, N.M. Mattheus, J.A. Butler, and P.C.H. Pritchard. 2010. Discovery of a modern-day midden: continued exploitation of the Suwannee cooter, Pseudemys concinna suwanniensis, and implications for conservation. Florida Scientist 73(1):14-19.

Barnwell, Mary, Meylan, Peter and Walsh, Timothy. 1997. The Spotted Turtle, Clemmys guttata, in Central Florida. Chelonian Conservation and Biology. 2(3):405-408.

Layne, J.L., Walsh, Timothy J. and Meylan, P. 1986. New Records for the Mole Snake, Lampropeltis calligaster, in Peninsular Florida. Florida Scientist. 49(3):171-175.

Field Guides

Heinrich, G.L. and T.J. Walsh. 2013. Turtles of North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia: A Guide to Common and Notable Species. Quick Reference Publishing, Austin, Texas.

Heinrich, G.L. and T.J. Walsh. 2013. Snakes of North Florida (Including the Panhandle): A Guide to Common and Notable Species. Quick Reference Publishing, Austin, Texas.

Heinrich, G.L. and T.J. Walsh. 2011. American Alligator of the Southern United States: A Guide to Its Natural History (Including Information on the American Crocodile and Spectacled Caiman). Quick Reference Publishing, Austin, Texas.

Heinrich, G.L. and T.J. Walsh. 2011. Snakes of North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia: A Guide to Common and Notable Species. Quick Reference Publishing, Austin, Texas.

Heinrich, G.L. and T.J. Walsh. 2011. Turtles of Florida: A Guide to Common and Notable Species.  Quick Reference Publishing, Austin, Texas.

Heinrich, G.L. and T.J. Walsh. 2011. Snakes of South Florida: A Guide to Common and Notable Species. Quick Reference Publishing, Austin, Texas.

Heinrich, G.L. and T.J. Walsh. 2011. Snakes of Central Florida: A Guide to Common and Notable Species. Quick Reference Publishing, Austin, Texas.

Book Chapters

Heinrich, G.L., T.J. Walsh, and W. Williams. 2018. Conservation through environmental education. Pages 245-252 in Roosenburg, W.M. and V.S. Kennedy (Eds.). Ecology and Conservation of the Diamond-backed Terrapin. John Hopkins University Press, Baltimore, Maryland. 

Educator's Guides

Heinrich, G.L., T.J. Walsh, and J.A. Butler. 2010. Diamondback Terrapins of Tampa Bay: an Educator’s Guide. Florida Turtle Conservation Trust. 29 pp.

Heinrich, G.L. and T.J. Walsh. 2010. Diamondback Terrapins: Living on the Edge (board game associated with Diamondback Terrapins of Tampa Bay: an Educator’s Guide). Florida Turtle Conservation Trust.

Popular Writing

Heinrich, G.L. and T.J. Walsh. 2019. The Big Turtle Year: Looking for Wild Turtles in Wild Places. The Tortoise 2(4):40-53.

Heinrich, G.L. and T.J. Walsh. 2018. The Big Turtle Year: Celebrating Wild Turtles Across the United States. Turtle Survival:58-59.

Walsh, Tim and Russell, Matt. 1998. The Natural History of the Big-headed Turtle, Platysternon megacephalum. Reptiles Magazine. 6(2):66-75.

Walsh, T. 2003. TNARI Mollusks Big Efforts for Some of the South’s Smallest Creatures. Tennessee Aquarium Riverwatch (Spring):4.

Walsh, T. 2003. New Name for Scientists Saving the Southeast. Tennessee Aquarium Riverwatch (Spring):2-3.

Walsh, T. and Fulgham, K. 2003. Fabulous Frogs. Tennessee Aquarium Riverwatch (Summer):3-5.

Press

Tracking Turtles — Greenwich Time, 2019

The Bruce Museum History Unearthed — Greenwich Time, 28 March 2018

Looking Out For Wildlife — Greenwich Time, 15 August 2017

Dredging off to good start — Greenwich Time 10 August 2017

A life, lived deliberately — Greenwich Time, 12 July 2017

The Bruce’s Historic Science Side: A Love Letter — The Greenwich Sentinel, 7 April 2017

Citizen-scientists sought for effort to track turtles — Greenwich Time, 11 May 2015

While the cat’s away... — Greenwich Time, 19 November 2014

Young Alligators Outgrow Welcome — Orlando Sentinel, 2007

Suwannee Cooter — The News-Journal, 7 July 2004

Whole lotta snaking going on — Chattanooga Times Free Press, 18 July 2001

Beasts’ Feasts — Chattanooga Times, 3 May 2000

Baby turtle must learn to keep its head(s) above water — The Orlando Sentinel, 1 October 1996

Hearts hot for herps — The Gainesville Sun, 12 April 1993

Students learn about reptiles — Okeechobee News, 21 November 1991

Local Youth Maintains Interesting Hobby! — Pennysaver, 22 July 1987

Local youth discovers rare mole kingsnake — The Okeechobee News, 1 May 1985