North American box turtle - Wikipedia
North American box turtles are turtles of the genus Terrapene. Although box turtles are superficially similar to tortoises in terrestrial habits and overall appearance, they are actually members of the …
North American Box Turtles
May 18, 2024 · Box turtles, once common in backyards across the United States and Mexico, are now struggling to survive. In his book North American Box Turtles, C. Kenneth Dodd, Jr. provides a …
Your Complete Guide to North American Box Turtles
Nov 4, 2025 · This guide covers the five species of box turtles in North America, including their corresponding subspecies as currently described.
Common Box Turtle - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
Common box turtles are found in the eastern United States, from Maine and Michigan to eastern Texas and south Florida. They occur in Canada in southern Ontario and in Mexico along the Gulf Coast and …
Species Spotlight - Woodland Box Turtle - U.S. National Park Service
Jan 15, 2025 · Box turtles can be found from the extreme tip of southeastern Maine, west to the Great Lakes region and south (by way of Virginia) to Texas and far northern Florida.
Box Turtles | Everything You Need To Know - thepetworld.org
Box turtles, members of the Emydidae family, boast a fascinating history that spans millions of years. Originating in North America, these resilient reptiles have navigated diverse environments, …
North American Box Turtle characteristics & Survival Secrets
Aug 11, 2025 · North American box turtles belong to the genus Terrapene, a group of land-dwelling turtles known for their hinged shells and terrestrial habits. While they share core traits, each species …
Colorado Reptile Humane Society’s Guide to Caring For North American Box Turtles
Box turtle | Terrapene carolina, Habitat, Diet | Britannica
The Asian and North American box turtles are not closely related in spite of their overall similarity. Cuora, the Asian genus, is part of family Geoemydidae, and Terrapene, the North American genus, …
North American box turtles: A natural history - USGS.gov
Aug 1, 2002 · In North American Box Turtles, C. Kenneth Dodd, Jr., has written the first book-length natural history of the twelve species and subspecies of this endangered animal.