Western box turtle
A species of Box turtles, Also known as Desert box turtle Scientific name : Terrapene ornata Genus : Box turtles
Western box turtle, A species of Box turtles
Also known as:
Desert box turtle
Scientific name: Terrapene ornata
Genus: Box turtles
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Description General Info
Description
Terrapene ornata is a species of North American box turtle sometimes referred to as the western box turtle or ornate box turtle.
General Info
Lifespan
15-20 years
Diet
Western box turtle primarily sustains on a highly varied omnivorous diet. It primarily consumes insects, small invertebrates, fruit, and carrion. Occasionally, this species will also consume grasses and leaves.
Appearance
Western box turtle is a medium-sized turtle with a domed shell. It has rough, leathery skin, predominately brown or grayish-brown, marked with yellow or whitish lines forming concentric circles. The ventral side is lighter, often yellow, and the head exhibits bright yellow stripes. No noteworthy variation is present due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Western box turtle is an omnivorous, diurnal species adapted to grassland environments. Primarily solitary, they exhibit resolved territoriality during the active season, and their home ranges often overlap. Uniquely, they avoid extreme temperatures by retreating into burrows, a behavior known as aestivation or overwintering.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Testudines Family
Terrapins Genus
Box turtles Species
Western box turtle 
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