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European pond terrapin

Emys orbicularis

Photo by Jopy
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Field Notes

Description:

Black turtle with yellow spots on head and legs...

Habitat:

Nature park Kopački rit, my dog found it far away from water and very close to the road...I brought it back in swamp :)

Species ID Suggestions

European pond terrapin

Emys orbicularis

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DanielePralong
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Comments (2)
maplemoth662
A very pretty, and colorful, pond terrapin photo....
Jopy
Thank you, Daniele! I thought that this will be the species you suggested, but wasn't sure...

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Reptiles and Amphibians of Central Europe
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National Geographic's Great Nature Project
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PublishedOctober 20, 2014

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