Eastern Box Turtle: Habitat, Behavior & Conservation Guide #1824402 (License: Personal Use)

This Eastern box turtle (Terrapene carolina carolina) displays its signature high-domed carapace adorned with vivid orange-yellow blotches on a dark background, while its head, legs, and tail feature matching speckles and red eyes. Found in moist woodlands and meadows across eastern North America, it’s known for its hinged plastron that allows full shell closure for protection. The turtle is diurnal, omnivorous, and can live over 50 years in the wild.

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