can you identify these illinois turtles? t. trimpe 2008
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Can you identify these Illinois turtles?
T. Trimpe 2008 http://sciencespot.net/
http://www.chicagoherp.org/herps/species.htm
Snapping Turtle
Painted Turtle
Smooth Softshell
River Cooter
Eastern Box Turtle
Slider
Alligator Snapping Turtle
http://www.chicagoherp.org/herps/species.htm
1 – Snapping Turtle
2 – Eastern Box Turtle
3 – Smooth Softshell
4 – River Cooter
5 – Alligator Snapping Turtle (T)
6 – Slider
7 – Painted Turtle
Many Native Americans share the knowledge of the thirteen moons on a turtle’s back or carapace. There are thirteen large segments which represent the thirteen moons which make up the lunar year. By counting the smaller segments around the lower edge of the shell, you will find there are 28, which represents the 28 days between new moons.
http://www.rootsweb.com/~mosmd/turtle.htm
http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/education/images/cdnskies/moon-cyc.gif
Thirteen Moons on a Turtle’s Back
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