Some University of Regina biology students are trying to find out more about rare, western painted turtles found in Regina’s Wascana Park. They’re using two methods in their research: high-technology and citizen sightings. Radio transmitters have been put on the outside of the turtles’ shells. “I hope to determine population size, location of nesting habitat, location of overwintering habitat, as well as habitats used throughout the summer months,” explains one of the researchers, Kelsey Marchand. She says that most people are unaware there is a population of native turtles living in Regina.