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Common Musk Turtle

Sternotherus odoratus

Description:

A small turtle (about 4") that enjoys being in the mud. This dirty little fellow was none too happy to see me, but normally this is a very docile species.

Habitat:

Mixed forest near wetlands.

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3 Comments

AshleyT
AshleyT 9 years ago

What a cutie!

Musicwolf
Musicwolf 9 years ago

Thank you Teresa. I have to admit, I was laughing at him the whole time I was taking pictures ;).

TeresaBurke
TeresaBurke 9 years ago

Neat capture!!

Musicwolf
Spotted by
Musicwolf

North Carolina, USA

Spotted on May 17, 2014
Submitted on May 18, 2014

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