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Wood turtle

Glyptemys insculpta

Wood turtles trick worms into coming to the surface by stomping their feet to imitate falling rain.

Animal Facts

Diet

Leaves, flowers, fruit, snails, slugs, insects, earthworms, eggs and carrion
Habitat

Woodland streams, farmland habitats and wet meadows.
Interesting Facts

Wood turtles are listed as a species of special concern in Michigan. Many turtles are killed along roadways built too close to rivers.

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