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Chrysemys picta bellii
I found this young deceased Painted Turtle near the shore in a marsh occupied be Sandhill Cranes, Great Blue Herons, etc.
Marsh
Western Painted Turtles have a colorful plastron (red), versus the Midland Painted Turtle (yellow). The Midland is found in both of Michigan's Upper and Lower Peninsulas, whereas the Western is primarily found in the Upper.
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Hello,
As this does not show bones, it may be a better fit in the 'Signs of Wildlife' Mission: http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/7208...
R.I.P
WOW looks like a painting.. :D