Diamondback Terrapin
Malaclemys terrapin
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A speckled turtle with diamond patterns on its shell.
🌍 Where it lives
Salty marshes along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts.
🍽️ What it eats
Snails, crabs and clams.
3 fun facts
- It lives where rivers meet the sea.
- Each terrapin's skin spots are unique.
- It can swim in both fresh and salty water.
