Let’s Talk Turtles

Of all the reptiles, turtles are the most admired by humans for their symbolic characteristics of slow, steady progress, longevity, and resilience as well as for their unique body form. They can live to be 50 or even 80 years old.

Special thanks to MDC Naturalist Emily Crawford for sharing this video.

https://nature.mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/field-guide/three-toed-box-turtle