North American bog turtle

reptile

Also known as: Clemmys muhlenbergi

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The bog turtle (Glyptemys muhlenbergii) is a small, uncommon, semiaquatic freshwater turtle native to North America. It typically measures three to four inches in length and is distinguished by a yellow or red patch on each side of its head. Bog turtles prefer habitats such as bogs, which are a type of wetland. While many turtle species are found in North America, each species has a specific habitat preference and is rarely found outside of it.12

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In contrast, the North American bog turtle (Clemmys muhlenbergi) lives in isolation, each bog containing only a dozen or fewer adults. The Aldabra giant tortoise (Geochelone gigantea) of the Indian Ocean has received modest protection, and, as a result, it has attained a total population of more than…
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In contrast, the North American bog turtle (Clemmys muhlenbergi) lives in isolation, each bog containing only a dozen or fewer adults. The Aldabra giant tortoise (Geochelone gigantea) of the Indian Ocean has received modest protection, and, as a result, it has attained a total population of more than…
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