Discover nature this week with Missouri's turtles. While the steadfast tortoise wins his race with the hare, when it comes to contests with automobiles, turtles always lose. If you’ve been driving through the countryside lately, you may have noticed box turtles sharing the pavement. Spring rains and warm weather make this the season that box turtles wander. As they search for food and mates, these harmless land turtles must cross roads that pass through their home areas. Turtles often spend