Turtle Species Facts

Click a species name to see complete information about a particular New England Turtle:

Blanding's Turtle

Bog Turtle

Box Turtle

Diamondback Terrapin

Musk Turtle

Painted Turtle

Red-eared Slider

Snapping Turtle

Spotted Turtle

Wood Turtle

  
Project Updates
Michael Jones (UMASS Amherst) continues his work with Wood Turtles. Learn more.

Liz Willey (UMASS Amherst) continues her research on Eastern Box Turtles. Learn more.

Lori Johnson (Antioch) starts her research on Musk Turtles. Learn more.
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Eastern Box Turtle
This turtle gets its name from being able to close its shell completely for protection. Learn more about box turtles.
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