Blanding's Turtle

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The Blanding's Turtle (Emydoidea blandingii) is a medium sized basking turtle of the Great Lakes region.

Population declines are documented throughout its range.

It has a dark carapace and yellow neck.

© 2005 Patricia A. Michaels