Wood turtles spend the cold winter months hibernating in fast-flowing streams, emerging to feed and thermoregulate on land during warmer months.
Fast Facts
- Wood turtles worm stomp. This involves stomping their feet and shell on the ground, tricking worms into coming to the surface where they can be eaten.
- Wood turtles are a very long-lived species with a slow reproductive strategy.
- Wood turtles forage for food, both on land and in the water. They eat a variety of plant and animal matter.
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Scientific name |
Glyptemys insculpta |
| Range | Northeastern United States |
| Conservation status | Endangered |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Zoo location | Herpetarium |
