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Couldn't find anything in the field guides to identify exactly what kind of turtle this is, assume it's a box. He was crossing the lane down to our cottage and after taking a few shots we "air lifted" him to the other side for safety. Box Turtle Goshen, NJ Lisa Foster, photographer
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We were excited to spot this large Blanding's turtle soaking up the sun at Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge in Minnesota. These turtles don't mature and reproduce until they're 12-21 years old. While adults may live more than 80 years, there is high mortality for juveniles and high predation on eggs. This species is listed as threatened in Minnesota.
Photo by Courtney Celley/USFWS.
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