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Box Turtles - Facts for Kids

An Eastern box turtle walking on a gravelly surface. The turtle has a highly domed, dark brown carapace with radiating patterns of bright yellow lines and blotches.

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Facts About Box Turtles For Kids

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Box turtles belong to the genus Terrapene and are part of the larger pond turtle family (Emydidae), making them cousins to painted turtles and sliders!

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