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Blanding's Turtle

Emydoidea blandingii

Description:

This is a medium sized turtle with a carapace of about 10 inches. The carapace (upper shell) is domed and speckled with yellow spots. One of the distinguishing marks is the bright yellow chin and throat. The plastron (lower shell) is hinged allowing that part of the plastron to fold upwards and meeting with the carapace to better protect the head and neck from injury.

Habitat:

he Blanding's Turtle are semi-aquatic turtles living in wetland and sand dune complexes, in which it lays its eggs. Its range includes much of the US Midwest and eastern Canada.

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1 Comment

Maria dB
Maria dB 10 years ago

Nice portrait!

Gordon Dietzman
Spotted by
Gordon Dietzman

Wisconsin, USA

Spotted on Sep 18, 2013
Submitted on Sep 18, 2013

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