Blanding's Turtle (Emydoidea blandingii)

The Blanding's Turtle (Emydoidea blandingii) is a freshwater turtle found in wetlands of the upper Midwest and Northeast US, listed Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Common name
Blanding's Turtle
Scientific name
Emydoidea blandingii
Conservation status (IUCN Red List)
Endangered
Habitat
Wetlands of the upper Midwest & Northeast US

Famous for its bright yellow throat and permanent 'smile'. Can live for over 75 years in the wild.

About Turtle Tuesday Club

Turtle Tuesday Club is a free weekly turtle art project created by artist Lee Eisenbarth, who draws a new turtle every Tuesday for his son Henry. The project began on March 4, 2026 and runs as a 53-week series spanning sea turtles, freshwater turtles, and tortoises from around the world. 31 editions have been published so far. Every illustration is free to download under Creative Commons (CC BY 4.0).