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Painted Turtle
Chrysemys picta
41.3393, -85.3664
Field Notes
Description:
The painted turtle is the most widespread native turtle of North America. It lives in slow-moving fresh waters, from southern Canada to Louisiana and northern Mexico, and from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Wikipedia
Habitat:
he midland and southern painted turtles seek especially quiet waters, usually shores and coves. They favor shallows that contain dense vegetation and have an unusual toleration of pollution. Wikipedia
Notes:
Turtle Pond at Chain O' Lakes State Park in Albion Indiana
Numerous turtles were out bathing in the sun.
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PublishedApril 12, 2014
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