Reptiles
Eastern Box Turtle
Terrapene carolina
Population
Decreasing
Range
Eastern United States
Habitat
Deciduous forests, wetlands, meadows
Ecosystem role
Seed disperser for forest plants; prey for raccoons, snakes, and birds.
Fast facts
- ● Can live over 100 years.
- ● Returns to the same home range its entire life.
- ● Sex is determined by incubation temperature.
Recent sightings
Martin Park Nature Center6/3/2026