Eastern Box Turtle
Terrapene carolina
- Least Concern
- Near Threatened
- Vulnerable
- Endangered
- Critically Endangered
- Extinct in the Wild
- Extinct
Found in vegetative and wooded areas across Eastern North America, Eastern Box Turtles are commonly seen in the wild. A number of subspecies of Easter Box Turtles exists, all with common physical traits including a round shaped body with heavy ridges, a hooked mouth and webbed feet.
Native Range → |
North America |
Natural Habitat → |
Wetlands, shrublands and forests |
Diet → |
Omnivorous: plants, mushrooms, fruits, insects, amphibians and carrion |
Life Expectancy → |
25-35 years in the wild. Up to 100 years in zoos |
Breeding → |
1-11 eggs & a 50-70 incubation period |
Group Name → |
Unknown |
Active Hours → |
During the day |
Threats → |
Habitat loss from agriculture and climate change |
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