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Emys blandingii
Smooth black carapace w/ yellow speckles, yellow plastron w/ black splotches, and yellow on the underside of neck. Considered an Endangered Species in most of its range, however is not uncommon in Michigan's Lower Peninsula, and is listed as a Species of Special Concern. Found in a Savanna clearing work site, and came close to running it over with the tractor. Luckily I was able to remove it from the work site.
Oak Savanna Restoration Site, not too far from a creek.
Spotted on Jun 11, 2015
Submitted on Jun 12, 2015
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