The Ornate Box Turtle inhabits grasslands and prairies of the central U.S. Its shell is decorated with radiating yellow lines on a dark brown background. It is more tolerant of dry conditions than its eastern relative.
Habitat
Prairies, grasslands, and open sandy areas
Diet
Insects, earthworms, berries, and plant matter
How common
Uncommon
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