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Wood Turtle
About Wood Turtle
The Wood Turtle (Glyptemys insculpta) is not the result of a crossbreed between turtles, but rather an indigenous breed of turtle. This type of turtle has a unique way of eating: kicking the ground using its chest to attract worms to the surface. It also has a hammer carved into its carapace. On the other hand, female wood turtles usually look for a place to lay their eggs in late spring.
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Common Name
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Wood Turtle
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Glyptemys insculpta
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Species
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Glyptemys insculpta
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Genus
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Glyptemys
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SubFamily
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Poeciliinae
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Family
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Emydidae
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SuperFamily
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Testudinoidea
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SubOrder
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Cryptodira
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Order
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Testudines
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Class
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Reptilia
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Phylum
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Chordata
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Characteristics
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Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Wood Turtle |
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Color
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Orange
Grey
Brown
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Pattern
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Tessellated
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Characteristics
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Dark Brown Shell
Bony Shell
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Min Height
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5 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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10 Inches or 1 meters |
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Min Weight
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1.5 lbs |
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Max Weight
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2.5 lbs |
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Specific Information
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Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics. |
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Spinal Column
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Vertebrata |
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Vision Systems
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Ultraviolet Vision
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Animal Care
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This term covers all aspects of animal care. |
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Maintenance
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medium |
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Tank Size
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20 gallons |
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Day Time Temperature
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60°F to 90°F |
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Substrate
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Sand
Peat Moss
Organic Topsoil
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Wood Turtle including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
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Intelligence
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High |
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Feeding habits
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Omnivores
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Temperament
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Intelligent
Sociable
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Modes of Locomotion
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Quadrupedal
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Energy Level
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Moderate Energy |
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Life Cycle and Reproduction
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Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Wood Turtle. |
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Lifespan
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60 Years |
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Reproductive System
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Oviparous
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Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area
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Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions. |
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Habitat
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Aquatic |
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Ecosystem
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Freshwater
Swamps
Marshes
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Country
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North America
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