While you’re out and about soaking up the springtime weather, you might just see a few turtles in our local ponds and trails.
May 23 is World Turtle Day, a day created by American Tortoise Rescue to help people celebrate and protect turtles, tortoises and their natural habitats.
According to Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife, there are five species of turtles native to Washington state: the Green sea turtle, the Leatherback sea turtle, the Loggerhead sea turtle, the Northwest pond turtle and the Painted turtle.
If you see a turtle in one of the Inland Northwest’s bodies of water, it’s most likely a Painted turtle.
Painted turtles are easily identified by the yellow stripes on its head, legs and tail, as well as brightly colored red or orange coloring on its underside.
For more information on Washington’s turtle’s and their habitats click HERE. Happy World Turtle Day!
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