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Reptiles
Box Turtle
Terrapene carolina
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifespan
- 50-100 years
- Weight
- 0.4-1 kg
- Conservation
- Vulnerable
The Box Turtle (Terrapene carolina) is a omnivore species found in Eastern US woodlands. It typically lives 50-100 years, weighing around 0.4-1 kg, and is currently classified as Vulnerable on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the box turtle: Box turtles can completely seal themselves inside their shells.
Reptiles are cold-blooded vertebrates covered in scales, ranging from tiny geckos to massive crocodiles. Most reptiles lay eggs and rely on their environment to regulate body temperature.