Eastern box turtle - Smithsonian's National Zoo
The eastern box turtle is one of six extant subspecies of the common box turtle. It has a high-domed, rounded, hard upper shell, called a carapace. The vivid, orange and yellow markings …
The Colorful World of the Orange Eastern Box Turtle
2024年1月12日 · Explore the colorful world of the Orange Eastern Box Turtle, with its vibrant hues and intricate patterns. Discover its physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, and conservation …
8 Amazing Facts About The Eastern Box Turtle - Chattahoochee …
The head, neck, and legs of the box turtle are also brightly colored with yellow and orange, particularly in the males. Male box turtles usually have bright red or orange colored eyes while …
Eastern box turtle - Wikipedia
The eastern box turtle is a subspecies of the common box turtle (Terrapene carolina). While in the pond turtle family, Emydidae, and not a tortoise, the box turtle is largely terrestrial. [4] Box …
Eastern Box Turtle - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on ... - Animalia
The Eastern box turtle (Terrapene carolina carolina) is a subspecies of the Common box turtle. It is native to the eastern part of the United States and is largely terrestrial. Box turtles are slow …
box turtles found east of the Mississippi and is the most common terrestrial turtle in the eastern United States. The box turtle was named for its ability to completely box up inside its shell …
Eastern Box Turtle | NC Wildlife
Eastern Box Turtles are characterized by their highly domed top shell, called the carapace, which can be brightly colored with a middorsal keel down the center. Carapace color varies greatly …
eastern box turtle | Virginia DWR
2024年1月19日 · This is a medium-sized terrestrial turtle that reaches a maximum length of about 8 inches. The shell is highly domed, elongate, and smooth on the rear edge. The rear edge …
Eastern Box Turtle (Terrapene carolina) - University of Georgia
Description: Box Turtles are mid-sized, terrestrial turtles – 4.5-6 in (11.5-15.2 cm) – with a high, rounded shell that is dark with many yellow or orange splotches. The carapace pattern is …
Eastern Box Turtle - U.S. National Park Service
2022年4月8日 · The carapace and plastron have yellow, orange, olive or tan markings on a brown or black background; different animals may show relatively more dark or light coloration. The …