The bog turtle is omnivorous, feeding mainly on small invertebrates. The bog turtle is the state reptile of New Jersey. An adult bog turtle weighs 110 grams (3.9 oz) on average. Its skin and …

Bog turtles are one of the smallest turtle species in the world, and the smallest in North America. Adults are no more than 4.5 inch long. They are also known for having remarkably long …

May 11, 2020 · Easily recognized by the orange patch on either side of its head, the bog turtle favors open, groundwater-fed wet meadows and bogs dominated by tussock sedge and …

The bog turtle (Glyptemys muhlenbergii ) is a critically endangered species of semiaquatic turtle in the family Emydidae. The species is endemic to the eastern United States. It was first …

The bog turtle (Glyptemys muhlenbergii) is Massachusetts’ smallest and rarest turtle, found only in a few wetlands in western Massachusetts, and is one of the smallest turtles in the world.

The bog turtle (Glyptemys muhlenbergii) is North America’s smallest turtle species. Bog turtles are characterized by their small size, dark coloration, and large yellow to orange blotches on both …

The Bog Turtle (Glyptemys muhlenbergii), a small and elusive species, inhabits wetlands with a preference for slow-moving waters. Recognized for its secretive nature, this turtle plays a vital …

Description: The bog turtle is the smallest North American turtle and it rarely exceeds 4 in (11 cm) in size (3-3.5 in, 7.5 – 9 cm on average). It is usually identified by its small size and …

They are found in wet grassy areas, mossy bogs, and plant meadows that are divided by clear, unpolluted spring-fed streams that flow throughout the year. They like open areas for basking …

Unless disrupted by fire, beaver activity, grazing, or periodic wet years, bog turtle habitat becomes slowly invaded by woody vegetation. Once woody vegetation invades, the habitat undergoes a …