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Florida Softshell Turtle

Apalone ferox

Photo by KathyRoss
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Large, fresh water turtle, distinctive snout

Habitat:

backyard

Notes:

came up from the lake behind our house, possibly laying eggs

Reference Links:

Audubon Field Guide

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PublishedAugust 18, 2011

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