- Where to see one
- 4 U.S. zoos in our directory hold bog turtle, confirmed against each zoo's own animal list.
Conservation status
Not Evaluated
This species has not been assessed for the IUCN Red List, so it sits outside the threat scale entirely.
About the bog turtle
The bog turtle is a small semiaquatic turtle native to the eastern United States, found from Vermont south to Georgia and west to Pennsylvania. It is the smallest turtle in North America, with adults averaging about 110 grams and a straight carapace length near 10 centimeters. The shell and skin are typically dark brown, and a bright orange spot marks each side of the neck. Diurnal and secretive, it spends most of its time buried in mud and hibernates through the winter. It is omnivorous and feeds mainly on small invertebrates. Females lay one clutch a year, averaging three eggs.
Bog Turtle facts
- Unlike the similar spotted turtle, it has no coloration on the upper shell.
- Females lay just one clutch a year, averaging three eggs each.
- Wild bog turtles live an average of 20 to 30 years.
- Its closest relative is the somewhat larger wood turtle, not the similar-looking spotted turtle.
Where to see bog turtle in the U.S.
4 zoos across 4 states
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Maryland· 1
Oklahoma· 1
Tennessee· 1
Virginia· 1
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Built from each zoo's own published animal list.
