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Common Snapping Turtle

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Photo by ica-ecology83
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Field Notes

Description:

A small, dark brown turtle spotted near a lake. The size was small enough to fit in the palm of a hand.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
ica-ecology83
After a bit of research I think this is a common snapping turtle, though I'm not sure and would greatly appreciate validation or a correct identification!!

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A4 Ecology Fall 2014
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PublishedSeptember 14, 2014

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