Emydidae

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Turtle, eastern box turtle, Terrapene carolina, chelonian, reptile, animal

Turtle, eastern painted turtle, Chrysemys picta picta, chelonian, reptile, animal

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Also Known As	common freshwater turtle • emydid

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Turtle, eastern box turtle, Terrapene carolina, chelonian, reptile, animal

Turtle, eastern painted turtle, Chrysemys picta picta, chelonian, reptile, animal

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Lion (panthera leo)

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