The overarching goal of this project is to develop a status assessment and conservation plan for the eastern box turtle in the northeastern United States (West Virginia to Maine). The eastern box turtle lives in the eastern United States, from eastern Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas to the Atlantic Ocean. for the eastern box turtle Although widespread and still relatively common throughout much of its range, the Eastern Box Turtle has experienced dramatic declines in recent decades. The reptile’s carapace is dome-shaped and covers most of its body, and has ridges and furrows that develop with age. The upper part of the turtle’s mouth is slightly hooked, and its toes are slightly webbed. Eastern box turtles are one of the most commonly seen turtles in the wild.
The eastern box turtle (Terrapene carolina carolina) is a subspecies within the species Terrapene carolina.It is called eastern box turtle since it is native to the eastern parts of the United States.. Distribution.
The eastern box turtle (Terrapene carolina carolina) is a subspecies within the species Terrapene carolina.It is called eastern box turtle since it is native to the eastern parts of the United States.. Distribution.