Bog turtle - Wikipedia
The bog turtle is omnivorous, feeding mainly on small invertebrates. The bog turtle is the state reptile of New Jersey. An adult bog turtle weighs 110 grams (3.9 oz) on average. Its skin and …
Bog Turtle - The Nature Conservancy
May 11, 2020 · Easily recognized by the orange patch on either side of its head, the bog turtle favors open, groundwater-fed wet meadows and bogs dominated by tussock sedge and …
Bog Turtle (Glyptemys muhlenbergii) | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Bog turtles are one of the smallest turtle species in the world, and the smallest in North America. Adults are no more than 4.5 inch long. They are also known for having remarkably long …
Meet the Bog Turtle – Project Bog Turtle
The bog turtle (Glyptemys muhlenbergii) is North America’s smallest turtle species. Bog turtles are characterized by their small size, dark coloration, and large yellow to orange blotches on both …
Bog Turtle | NC Wildlife
Bog turtles typically become sexually mature at 6 to 7 years old and breed in the late spring or early summer. Females lay one to six eggs that hatch in August, September or October. Nest …
Bog Turtle - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
The bog turtle (Glyptemys muhlenbergii ) is a critically endangered species of semiaquatic turtle in the family Emydidae. The species is endemic to the eastern United States. It was first …
Bog Turtle - Mass.gov
The bog turtle (Glyptemys muhlenbergii) is Massachusetts’ smallest and rarest turtle, found only in a few wetlands in western Massachusetts, and is one of the smallest turtles in the world.
Bog Turtle - Facts, Habitat, and Conservation
The Bog Turtle (Glyptemys muhlenbergii), a small and elusive species, inhabits wetlands with a preference for slow-moving waters. Recognized for its secretive nature, this turtle plays a vital …
Bog turtle - Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ
They are found in wet grassy areas, mossy bogs, and plant meadows that are divided by clear, unpolluted spring-fed streams that flow throughout the year. They like open areas for basking …
Bog Turtle (Glyptemys muhlenbergii) - University of Georgia
Description: The bog turtle is the smallest North American turtle and it rarely exceeds 4 in (11 cm) in size (3-3.5 in, 7.5 – 9 cm on average). It is usually identified by its small size and …