Scientific Name: Terrapene carolina
Found In: Deciduous or mixed forests, grasslands in the Eastern United States
Size: 4 – 6 inches in length
Diet: Omnivore – earthworms, snails, slugs, beetles, caterpillars, grasses, fallen fruit, berries, mushrooms, flowers and carrion
Threat Level: Vulnerable
Facts: Box turtles earned their name from their unique ability to fully hide inside the shell, boxing themselves in from predators.
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