Native Turtles In Wyoming
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Terrapene ornata (Ornate Box Turtle)
Terrapene ornata, commonly known as the ornate box turtle, is a small, terrestrial turtle native to North America. Recognized for its striking yellow and black patterned shell, this species is well-adapted to dry grasslands and prairies, where it spends much of its life burrowed underground. Scientific Classification Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: ReptiliaOrder: TestudinesFamily: EmydidaeGenus: TerrapeneSpecies: T….
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Chrysemys picta (Painted Turtle)
Chrysemys Picta, commonly known as the painted turtle, is renowned for its strikingly colorful markings on its extremities, neck, and shell. These turtles are small to medium in size and are one of the most widely distributed turtle species in North America. Scientific Classification Common Names Identification Native Origin and Distribution Preferred Habitat Painted turtles…
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