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painted turtle

Chrysemys picta

Photo by David
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44.3033, -69.055

Field Notes

Description:

This large, colorful turtle was snatched out of the road in the nick of time and released in a small pond nearby.

Habitat:

Small pond in open field with lots of frogs, cattails and lily pads.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
Meagan Whittier
My brother saw that at his camp. I always wondered what they looked like but know I know.
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PublishedSeptember 28, 2011

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