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It’s World Turtle Day! In Northeast Ohio, we’re working hard to protect the rare spotted turtle through conservation, habitat management, captive breeding, and care for rescued turtles. Collaborative science is giving these species a future! Tune in now! | Cleveland Metroparks

Spotted #turtletuesday Discover. Admire. Release. The Spotted Turtle (Clemmys guttata) is arguably one of the most beautiful turtles on Earth, evolving as though they were a living reflection of the midnight sky. Although these turtles are indeed beautiful, should you see one in the wild, please fight the temptation to bring it home with you, and never purchase wild-caught animals. The Spotted Turtle is protected from collection in nearly every state and province in which they naturally occur an

The spotted turtle (Clemmys guttata) is a small, semi-aquatic turtle with a dark shell covered in bright yellow dots. They are native to eastern North America, ranging from Florida to Southern Canada, and primarily live in shallow wetlands like marshes and swamps. The spotted turtle is threatened by habitat loss and fragmentation, road and railroad deaths, and collection for the pet trade. They are also vulnerable to predation by muskrats and raccoons. Spotted Turtles reel 139, 2 May 25 #spotted

🐢 Turtle Snack Time! 🌿 Spotted: A green sea turtle munching on soft coral! While their diet varies with age, adult green sea turtles are mostly herbivores, feeding on seagrasses and algae—and occasionally soft corals. These gentle grazers play a vital role in maintaining healthy seagrass beds and reef ecosystems. By keeping algae in check, they help preserve balance and biodiversity in the marine environment. Learn more about the incredible creatures you can encounter with Reef Experience 🐠 �