This article was originally published on Critter Science.

Living amongst the deciduous and mixed forested regions, the eastern box turtle belongs to a group of marsh turtles. There are 6 known subspecies of box turtles. These critters prefer a predominantly moist forest floor with good drainage. They can also be found around open pastures, grasslands, and under fallen […]

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