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An eastern box turtle. Besides turtle is text that reads: ‘Did you know? Seeds consumed by box turtles have a higher probability of germinating!The eastern box turtle is one of the primary seed dispersers for the spring-flowering mayapple (Podophyllum peltatum).’ Image of mayapple in lower right corner.

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Sierra Boucher/USFWS

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Reptiles

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