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For protection, the turtle pulls its soft body parts into its shell and draws up the front and back of its lower shell tightly to the top shell, essentially boxing in the turtle’s body.

Did you Know?

Growing pollinator-friendly plants can attract bugs for animals like turtles to eat!

Quick Facts

Latin Name:
Terrapene carolina carolina

Range:
Eastern U.S.

Length:
4.5 to 6.5 in

Zoo Location:
P&G Discovery Forest

Diet:
Slugs, earthworms, snails, berries, mushrooms, and leaves