The Bog Turtle is North America's smallest turtle, rarely exceeding 4 inches. The bright orange patch behind each eye is unmistakable. Federally threatened, it depends on open, spring-fed sphagnum bogs that are rapidly disappearing.
Habitat
Open sphagnum bogs, sedge meadows, and spring-fed fens
Diet
Berries, seeds, worms, slugs, and small invertebrates
How common
Rare
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