painted turtles
Decorated shell crawlers
Painted turtles are small freshwater turtles native to North America, named for the colorful red and yellow markings on their shells and skin.
They're among the most widespread turtles on the continent, commonly seen basking on logs in ponds and slow-moving streams: We spotted a row of painted turtles sunning themselves.
- baskingWarming oneself pleasantly
- carapaceProtective dorsal exoskeleton
- ectothermicTemperature set by surroundings
- omnivoresCreatures consuming both kingdoms
- hibernationProlonged winter dormancy
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painted turtlessnapping turtles
Aggressive freshwater reptiles with strong bites
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