Red Ear Sliders, Sea Turtles and Other Turtle Species
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Eastern Spiny Softshell: Trionyx
spiniferus
| Geographical Region:
They are found in West Virginia, west of the mountains. |
| Size: Females are
larger than males. Females can reach up to 18 inches
in length, as males are half that. |
| Habitat: They hang
out in most types of fresh water like rivers and
lakes. They prefer sandy or muddy bottoms. |
| Food: They eat anything
they can catch; fish, small crabs, crayfish, careless
birds, snails, and frogs. |
| Interesting Fact:
They have the ability to absorb oxygen from
water through the vessels in the lining of their
throat and other parts of their body. This enables
them to stay under water for hours at a time. |
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