Common Snapping Turtle (IMAGE)

USDA Forest Service - Pacific Northwest Research Station

Common Snapping Turtle

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Historically, the common snapping turtle is widespread in the Eastern and Central United States, but not much is known about their current distribution. They are a target species for the USA Turtle Mapping Project currently being organized by Dede Olson of the US Forest Service.

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Mark Feldman

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