1. Eastern Box
Turtle
By: Matt C.

2. Habitat
 Found in open woodlands
 Marshy Meadows
 Wetland edges
 May be found in Connecticut, Rhode
Island, and Massachusetts.
 Pastures
 Moist homes

3. Diet
 Earthworms
 Carrion
 Berries
 FallenFruit
 Poisonous Mushrooms
 Dead Insects
 And Leaves

4. Why it’s Endangered
 Road Mortality (run over)
 Destruction of Nests
 Agricultural and Mowing Machinery
 Collection for pets
 Predators- skunks, raccoons, foxes, and
snakes

5. How We Can Help
 Give them space to live
 Don’t take them home
 Help the turtle cross the road if needed
 Don’t pollute their habitat

6. Interesting facts
 Small-5 to 6 inches long
 When it goes inside of its shell not even an
ant can get in
 Can live up to 30 or 40 years old