Endangered Species

(Not Done)

I chose to research the Spotted Turtle (Clemmys guttata) for my endangered species project. The spotted turtle is a species of turtle native along the East Coast of the United States, and around the Great Lakes region. It prefers a wetland or woodland habitat, a type of habitat that is unfortunately becoming more and more destroyed by human activities. This turtle is very recognizable by the noticeable yellow spots on it's otherwise all black shell, and also on it's head, neck and feet. This species of turtle, the only species in the genus Clemmys, is rather small, only measuring up to 3.5-5 inches in length. I chose to research this species because I especially love the species native to wetlands and forests around New England and the regions surrounding it, and have heard of this endangered species before through school and summer camps.