Wood Turtle
Wood turtle is a species of turtle representing the genus Glyptemys, found in North America. It spends a lot of time near water and is diurnal. The species is omnivorous. Although in summer, wood turtle is considered to be terrestrial, it is seldom found wandering far from water.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Testudines |
| Family | Emydidae |
| Subfamily | Emydinae |
| Genus | Glyptemys |
| Scientific Name | Glyptemys insculpta |
| Size | 14 – 20 cm; largest recorded specimen measures 23.4 cm |
| Weight | 0.4 – 1.5 kg |
| Color | Brown, tan or grayish-brown outer shell, scutes exhibit a design of black or yellow lines; yellow undersides with dark patches |
| Distribution | Majority of New England states, Nova Scotia, Michigan, northern Indiana, Minnesota, Virginia |
| Habitat | Spends spring to summer in open areas like forests, wet meadows, fields, bogs, beaver ponds; spends other seasons of the year in slow-moving streams with soft bottoms, densely vegetated banks |
| Diet | Beetles, millipedes, slugs, specific fungi, grasses, mosses, various insects, carrion |
| Hibernation Fact | Hibernate during winter on beds of small rivers |
| Predators | Porcupines, otters, raccoons, foxes, cats, snapping turtles, common raven, coyote |
| Breeding Season | Spring and fall |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | 3 to 20 eggs |
| Incubation Period | 47 to 69 days |
| Reproductive Age | 14 to 18 years of age |
| Average Lifespan | In Wild: Around 40 years In Captivity: Up to 58 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Endangered |
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