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Infographic showing two circles, one with a message and one with a picture of a painted turtle. Text reads: Painted turtles are some of the most common and widespread turtle species in North America. Unfortunately, it is difficult to track their expanding range due to widespread releases of pet turtles. Did you know? While painted turtles can lay clutches of 23 eggs at a time, they experience high rates of nest failure. It is estimated that only 8% of nests survive (Wilbur 1975).
Photo By/Credit
Sierra Boucher/USFWS
Date Shot/Created
05/16/2023
Media Usage Rights/License
Public Domain
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