Red Ear Sliders, Sea Turtles and Other Turtle Species
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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. |
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