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The Bog Turtle. ( Clemmys muhlenbergii )

The Bog Turtle. ( Clemmys muhlenbergii ). By Christian Chadwick. The Bog Turtle. Lives in eastern U.S. Live in wetland areas Bogs, marshes, swamps, etc. The smallest North American turtle Measures 10 cm long full grown Weighs 110 grams. The Bog Turtle.

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The Bog Turtle. ( Clemmys muhlenbergii )

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  1. The Bog Turtle. (Clemmysmuhlenbergii) By Christian Chadwick.

  2. The Bog Turtle. • Lives in eastern U.S. • Live in wetland areas • Bogs, marshes, swamps, etc. • The smallest North American turtle • Measures 10 cm long full grown • Weighs 110 grams

  3. The Bog Turtle. • Habitats: calcareous (limestone) fens, sphagnum bogs, and wet, grassy pastures that are characterized by soft, muddy substrates (bottoms) and perennial groundwater. • Omnivorous : • Aquatic plants. • Seeds. • Berries. • Insects. • Frogs. • Hibernate through winter. • Home Range : 3.16 (Ac). • Mating season : Late April to early June. • Females can reproduce at ten years. • Lay one to ten eggs. • Reproduce every year. • Said to live up to 20-30 years. • Total Population : Unknown. • Feature that makes the Bog Turtle distinct is the yellow/orange spots on its neck.

  4. The Bog Turtle, Endangered. • Endangerment causes: • Drainage of wetland areas. • Invasive plants. • People illegally catching and selling them.

  5. The Bog Turtle Quiz! Where are the Bog Turtles found in the world?? What feature makes the Bog Turtle distinct from other turtles?? How long can a Bog Turtle live?? What is one reason the Bog Turtle is endangered?? How can you take steps to protecting them??

  6. The Bog Turtle. Citation. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/da/Bog_turtle_sunning.jpg http://www.fish.state.pa.us/anglerboater/1998/sepoct98/bogturtl.htm http://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/7164.html

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