Diamondback+Terrapin

Diamondback Terrapin //Malaclemys terrapin//



media type="file" key="AFultz_Animal Speech MP3.mp3" interesting facts 1. Diamondback terrapins were one time almost wiped off the face of the Earth. 2. Terrapin comes from the Native American word meaning "little turtle". 3. Diamondback terrapins have powerful back legs to help them swim fast. 4. Diamondback terrapins smell through their chins. 5. In Chinese mythology they are one of the four fabulous animals. 6. Diamondback terrapins are symbolic for stability, tranquility, wisdom, and endurance

Day, Trevor. “Oceans and Beaches.” __Biomes Atlases__. Steck- Vaughn. 2003.      “Diamondback Terrapin.”  __ California ____ Turtle and Tortoise Club __. 2009. California Turtle and Tortoise Club. April 27, 2009. []
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“Diamondback Terrapin.” __National Aquarium in__ __ Baltimore __. 2008. National Aquarium in Baltimore. April 23, 2009. [] “Diamondback Terrapin.” __Wildlife Fact-__File. 1991.  ||