The Wood Turtle is a medium-sized, intelligent turtle that forages on land and in streams. Its sculpted, pyramid-ridged shell is distinctive. It is a threatened species sensitive to water quality and road mortality.
Habitat
Cold, clear streams and adjacent forests and meadows
Diet
Berries, mushrooms, earthworms, slugs, and insects
How common
Uncommon
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