Painted Turtles - Facts for Kids

A painted turtle walking on a gravelly surface. The turtle has a smooth, dark carapace with red markings along the edges and a dark plastron (lower shell) that is not fully visible.

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Facts About Painted Turtles For Kids

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The Painted Turtle’s scientific name is Chrysemys picta, which means “painted golden turtle” in Greek!

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