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Arizona striped whiptail (Aspidoscelis arizonae); Canyon spotted whiptail (Aspidoscelis burti); Chihuahuan spotted whiptail (Aspidoscelis exsanguis); Gila spotted whiptail (Aspidoscelis flagellicauda)
Virginia proponents of the eastern box turtle have seen 1999 and 2009 bids fail. For the most recent attempt, a legislative opponent of the turtle said it was too cowardly for the state because of its defensive shell, and suggested the rattlesnake would be a better representative. The turtle also drew scorn for often perishing on roads, but its ...
The spiny softshell turtle (Apalone spinifera) is a species of softshell turtle, one of the largest freshwater turtle species in North America.Both the common name, spiny softshell, and the specific name, spinifera (spine-bearing), refer to the spiny, cone-like projections on the leading edge of the carapace, which are not scutes (scales).
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This turtle can survive in freshwater as well as full-strength ocean water, but adults prefer intermediate salinities. Despite its preference for salt water, it is not a true sea turtle and is not fully marine. They have no competition from other turtles, although common snapping turtles do occasionally make use of salty marshes. [24]
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It is a semi-aquatic turtle. [5] [6] It lives in impermanent puddles, and avoids permanent rivers and lakes. [7] The male adult Arizona mud turtle is 103–181.3 mm (4.06–7.14 in) long, and the female is slightly smaller. [4] The turtle's top shell is brown and olive brown with a dome shaped appearance. [6]
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