Eastern box turtle

GPTKB entity

Statements (62)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf turtle
gptkbp:activities diurnal
gptkbp:averageLifespan 50 years
gptkbp:averageTemperature up to 7 inches
up to 5 inches
gptkbp:behavior terrestrial
gptkbp:breedingSeason 5 to 10 years
spring to summer
gptkbp:climate yes
adapted to temperate climates
gptkbp:clutchSize 3 to 8 eggs
gptkbp:colors varies by region
brown
depends on habitat
fades with age
yellow and orange markings
gptkbp:commonName gptkb:Eastern_box_turtle
birds of prey
gptkbp:conservationEfforts Vulnerable
breeding programs
habitat protection
public awareness campaigns
varies by state
gptkbp:culturalSignificance symbol of longevity
gptkbp:diedIn yes
gptkbp:diet omnivore
gptkbp:family Emydidae
gptkbp:foragingBehavior forages for food
gptkbp:genus Terrapene
gptkbp:growthRate slow
gptkbp:habitat agriculture
urban development
woodlands
moist environments
road construction
gptkbp:headlights unique to each individual
keratin and bone
domed
gptkbp:homeTeam not domesticated
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Eastern box turtle
gptkbp:launchDate 1 inch
gptkbp:lifespan up to 100 years
gptkbp:migration limited migration
gptkbp:nativeTo Eastern_United_States
gptkbp:nesting digging in soil
sandy or loose soil
gptkbp:notable_player withdraws into shell
gptkbp:predators raccoons
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:scientificName Terrapene carolina
gptkbp:senses good eyesight
good smell
poor hearing
gptkbp:size 4 to 6 inches
gptkbp:socialResponsibility limited social interaction
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:waterManagement needs access to water