Wood Turtle (Glyptemys insculpta)
The Wood Turtle (Glyptemys insculpta) is a freshwater turtle found in streams and forests of the northeastern US and Canada, listed Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
- Common name
- Wood Turtle
- Scientific name
- Glyptemys insculpta
- Conservation status (IUCN Red List)
- Endangered
- Habitat
- Streams & forests of the northeastern US & Canada
A forest genius that stomps its feet to mimic rain, tricking earthworms into surfacing for a meal.