Box Turtle
Terrapene ornata ornata
Geographical Region: There are different types of box turtle species that live all over the world.
Size: Between 5 to 6 inches. Males have longer tails than females.
Habitat: They are land animals that prefer moist areas. Sometimes spotted in fields and forests.
Food: Omnivorous; they eat insects, fruits, and veggies.
Interesting Fact: A box turtle lives most of its long life in a small parcel of land near its place of birth. This area is known as its home range, an area not much larger than a couple of football fields.
