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Turtles in Kansas (KS)

Turtles in Kansas

Kansas has several rivers flowing through it and thus can support quite a few species of turtles. These include the Common Snapping Turtle, the Stinkpot Turtle, and the Ornate Box Turtle. The last on

Turtles in Iowa (IA)

Turtles in Iowa

The borders of the state of Iowa are defined by the Missouri River on the east and the Big Sioux River on the west - the only U.S. state to have this distinction. Besides the two rivers are several f

Turtles in Indiana (IN)

Turtles in Indiana

Indiana has several river systems, including the Blue, White, Maumee, and other rivers. Several freshwater turtles call the state home, including the Alligator Snapping Turtle, the Northern Map Turtl

Turtles in Illinois (IL)

Turtles in Illinois

About 20 species of turtles live in Illinois, one of the eight states in the Great Lakes region. This makes the state quite hospitable for multiple species of freshwater turtles like the Common Snapp

Turtles in Idaho (ID)

Turtles in Idaho

Idaho is home to three species of turtle - only one of which is native. The Western Painted Turtle can be found throughout the state. Two other invasive species have been introduced into the state -

Turtles in Hawaii (HI)

Turtles in Hawaii

Only a single turtle species is native to the archipelago of Hawaii - the Green Sea Turtle (called Honu or ‘Ulae locally). However, due to changing climate and warming oceans, other sea turtles h

Turtles in Georgia (GA)

Turtles in Georgia

Different kinds of turtle species make the state of Georgia their home. While most of these are freshwater species like cooters, sliders, snapping turtles, etc., saltwater turtles like the Leatherbac

Turtles in Delaware (DE)

Turtles in Delaware

Most of Delaware runs along the Atlantic Coastal Plain and has a tropical humid climate. Both saltwater and freshwater turtles make their home in this state, including the Common Snapping Turtle, the

Turtles in Florida (FL)

Turtles in Florida

Florida is home to the highest number of turtles and tortoises in the United States. This is due to abundant freshwater and saltwater habitats, including the Suwanee River, Lake Okeechobee, and the G