Spotted Turtle

A turtle’s upper shell is formally known as a carapace.

Turtles in the wild often live more than 25 years, but those in zoos have been known to live past 100.

Female turtles bury their eggs, then disguise the nest.

Spotted turtles are among the smallest breed of turtle, topping out at about 6 inches long for adults.

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