Terrapin Facts #2

Here are some facts form Giulio, Frank, Will, and Eric!

1. Major injuries occur to many turtle species as a result of human development and natural factors.

2. The Northern Diamondback Terrapin is the only turtle species that lives in Estuary waters in the USA.

3. The Diamondback Terrapin population is declining by commercial farming.

4. The Terrapin Turtles terrestrial predators are raccoon and crows.

5. 10.8% of all captured terrapins had a major injury.

6. 92.2% of Diamondback Terrapins eggs are being eaten by raccoons.

7. Nesting of the Terrapins usually takes place in high temperatures and high tide.

8. Breeding females journey up to 1600 meters and may take as long as 48 hrs to reach their nesting location.