typhlonectes:Wood Turtles @ Seney National Wildlife Refuge , MIby Andrea MartinsonThis guy was found
typhlonectes:Wood Turtles @ Seney National Wildlife Refuge , MIby Andrea MartinsonThis guy was found near M-2 pool not too long ago. Wood turtles (Glyptemys insculpta) are the rarest of the three turtles species we have on the Refuge. They are recognized by their sculpted-looking carapace (top of the shell) and their yellowish-black plastron (underside of the shell). They tend to live in forested areas and river banks. It’s not a picky eater, and enjoys snacking on leaves, berries, earthworms, snails, insects, or even carrion. One way they eat earthworms is by repeatedly stomping or slamming their shell into the ground. The vibrations make the worms emerge from the soil, making the wood turtle’s job much easier. (via: Seney National Wildlife Refuge ) -- source link