KidZone Animals
Emydidae

© written by Tasha Guenther

"Six Painted Turtles (and one Big Bend Slider)"; used with permission
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The Emydidae are turtles often called American Pond Turtles! American Pond turtles are found on land and in the water. As well, they can withdraw their heads and limbs into their shells - this allows them to protect themselves against predators both in the water and on the land.

My favourites within this family are:

• Diamondback Terrapin

• Eastern Box Turtle

• Painted Turtle