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bog turtle

American

noun

a small turtle, Clemmys muhlenbergi, inhabiting swamps and slow, muddy-bottomed streams in scattered areas from New York to North Carolina.

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“I believe that the bog turtle should be recognized as the state reptile,” he said confidently.

From Washington Post ● Sep. 24, 2018

After a vote, they proposed that the bog turtle be given the honor.

From Washington Post ● Sep. 24, 2018

McLeod also said creating a new boat ramp would require heavy impact to a wetland area that is home to several endangered species, including the bog turtle.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 25, 2017

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