Eastern Box Turtles

GPTKB entity

Properties (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf historical figure
gptkbp:activities Diurnal
gptkbp:adultPlumage Fruits
Insects
gptkbp:behavior Basking
gptkbp:breedingSeason Yes
Spring to Summer
gptkbp:climate Temperature regulation
Ectothermic
gptkbp:clutchSize 3 to 8 eggs
gptkbp:colors Brown
Yellow markings
Dark brown to olive
Geographic variation
gptkbp:commonName gptkb:Eastern_Box_Turtle
Birds of prey
Respiratory infections
gptkbp:conservationEfforts Vulnerable
Habitat restoration
Not endangered
gptkbp:culturalSignificance Symbol of longevity
gptkbp:diedIn Yes
gptkbp:diet Omnivore
gptkbp:family Emydidae
gptkbp:genus Terrapene
gptkbp:habitat Woodlands
Moist areas
gptkbp:headlights Keratin
Domed
gptkbp:homeTeam Not domesticated
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Eastern Box Turtles
gptkbp:incubationPeriod 70 to 80 days
gptkbp:interactsWith Pet trade
gptkbp:legalStatus Yes
gptkbp:lifespan 50 years
Over 100 years
gptkbp:matingSystem Polygynous
gptkbp:migration Limited
gptkbp:nativeTo Eastern_United_States
gptkbp:nesting Burrowing
gptkbp:predators Raccoons
gptkbp:reproduction Eggs
gptkbp:researchInterest Ecological indicators
gptkbp:scientificName Terrapene carolina
gptkbp:senses Good vision
Good smell
Poor hearing
gptkbp:size 4 to 6 inches
gptkbp:socialStructure Solitary
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Terrapene_carolina_bauri
gptkb:Terrapene_carolina_triunguis
gptkb:Terrapene_carolina_major
gptkb:Terrapene_carolina_carolina
gptkbp:threats Habitat loss
gptkbp:wildlife Managed breeding programs