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Red-bellied turtle

Pseudemys

Description:

Pseudemys is a genus of large, herbivorous, freshwater turtles of the eastern United States. They are often referred to as cooters, which stems from kuta, the word for turtle in the Bambara and Malinké languages, brought to America by African slaves.

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Oregon Ridge Park

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flybeasley
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flybeasley

Maryland, USA

Spotted on Oct 14, 2012
Submitted on Oct 19, 2012

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