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1. Hint: Large turtle walking along the bottom of a stream or pond

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The snapping turtle is the correct answer because it is known to be a large turtle that can be found walking along the bottom of a stream or pond. Snapping turtles are known for their aggressive nature and powerful jaws, making them distinctive among other turtle species.

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Nap Turtle ID Quiz - Quiz

Test your local turtle identification and knowledge! There are two types of questions in this quiz:
1. Identification questions - These are multiple choice questions that include a turtle picture and a hint about a distinctive characteristic or behavior. Note that somewhat ambiguous pictures were selected on purpose to replicate identification... see morein the field.
2. Knowledge questions - These questions ask you to check which turtle(s) is relevant to what is being asked.
At the end of the quiz, your answers will be scored and the correct answers shown.
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2. Hint: Rare turtle in Ann Arbor that is pancake-shaped with a snorkel-like nose.

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The soft-shelled turtle is the correct answer because it is a rare turtle found in Ann Arbor that has a pancake-shaped body and a snorkel-like nose. This turtle is known for its soft shell, which sets it apart from other turtle species.

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3. Hint: Small turtle with large beak and shell with three peaks. Extremely elusive turtle that is somewhat nocturnal. It is rarely found in Ann Arbor except when surveying with traps.

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The correct answer is Musk Turtle. This small turtle is known for its large beak and shell with three peaks. It is extremely elusive and somewhat nocturnal, making it difficult to find. However, it is occasionally found in Ann Arbor when surveying with traps.

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4. Hint: Wetland habitat turtle with distinctive yellow neck coloration and yellow flecked shell

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Blanding's Turtle is the correct answer because it is a wetland habitat turtle that has a distinctive yellow neck coloration and a yellow flecked shell. The other options, Musk Turtle, Soft-shelled Turtle, and Box Turtle, do not have these specific characteristics.

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5. Hint: Robust turtle with flat shell and long tail

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The snapping turtle is the correct answer because it is a robust turtle with a flat shell and a long tail. The other options, such as the Common Map Turtle, Red-eared Slider, and Midland Painted Turtle, do not fit this description. The snapping turtle is known for its aggressive nature and powerful jaws, making it distinct from the other turtles listed.

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6. Hint: Light yellow stripe down the center of each shell scute (scale) and red stripe along head and neck

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The correct answer is Red-eared Slider. This turtle species can be identified by the presence of a light yellow stripe down the center of each shell scute and a red stripe along the head and neck.

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7. Hint: Smooth, dark shell and head neck coloration is distinctive to this turtle

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The Midland Painted Turtle is the correct answer because it has a smooth, dark shell and distinctive head and neck coloration. This turtle is known for its vibrant red and yellow stripes on its head and neck, which make it easily identifiable. The other options do not have the same characteristics mentioned in the hint. The Common Map Turtle has a patterned shell, the Red-eared Slider has a different coloration, and the Snapping Turtle has a rough shell.

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8. Hint: If you look closely, you will notice this turtle's white colored beak juxtaposed against its dark skin

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The Common Map Turtle is the correct answer because if you look closely, you will notice this turtle's white colored beak juxtaposed against its dark skin. This feature is distinctive to the Common Map Turtle and helps to identify it from the other turtle species listed.

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9. Hint: Large turtle with prominent flaring (upturning of shell) at back of shell.

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The Common Map Turtle is the correct answer because it is a large turtle with a prominent flaring at the back of its shell. This flaring, also known as an upturning of the shell, is a distinguishing characteristic of the Common Map Turtle.

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10. Hint: Note the shape of the shell

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The Midland Painted Turtle is the correct answer because it is the only turtle species listed that has a shell shape that can be distinguished from the others. By noting the shape of the shell, it is possible to identify the Midland Painted Turtle as the correct option.

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11. Hint: Larger turtle that is actually basking while swimming along the surface. This is a somewhat unique behavior of this turtle.

Explanation

The snapping turtle is the correct answer because it is known for its unique behavior of basking while swimming along the surface. This behavior sets it apart from the other turtle species listed.

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12. Hint: Smaller sized turtle with notable head coloration

Explanation

The Midland Painted Turtle is the correct answer because it is a smaller sized turtle with notable head coloration. This turtle species is known for its vibrant and distinct markings on its head, which make it easily recognizable. The other options, such as the Common Map Turtle, Red-eared Slider, and Snapping Turtle, do not have the same notable head coloration as the Midland Painted Turtle.

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13. Hint: This larger turtle was captured at Gallup Park in 2015 and has lost the ability to produce color pigmentation, which generally happens in older turtles. However, the black on yellow blotching of the shell bridge (note the arrow) is typical of this species.

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The correct answer is Red-eared Slider because the hint mentions that the larger turtle in question was captured at Gallup Park in 2015 and has lost the ability to produce color pigmentation, which is a characteristic of older turtles. The black on yellow blotching of the shell bridge, indicated by the arrow, is also typical of Red-eared Sliders. This information aligns with the characteristics and behavior of Red-eared Sliders, making it the correct answer.

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14. What are the four most common turtles in Ann Arbor?

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The correct answer is Common Map Turtle, Red-eared Slider, Midland Painted Turtle, and Snapping Turtle. These four species are the most commonly found turtles in Ann Arbor.

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15. Which turtle(s) are you most likely to observe basking while swimming?

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Snapping turtles and soft-shelled turtles are most likely to be observed basking while swimming. Basking is a behavior commonly seen in turtles where they rest or sunbathe on logs or rocks, often while partially submerged in water. Snapping turtles and soft-shelled turtles are known for spending a significant amount of time in the water and are more likely to engage in basking behavior compared to other turtle species listed.

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16. Which turtle(s) would you expect to observe on a canoe trip along the Huron River and its fringe (edge) wetlands.

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17. Which turtle(s) would you expect to find in stream habitats?

Explanation

The Common Map Turtle and Snapping Turtle are the turtles that are commonly found in stream habitats. These turtles are adapted to live in water and are often found in streams, rivers, and other aquatic environments. They have specific physiological and behavioral adaptations that allow them to thrive in these habitats, such as streamlined bodies for efficient swimming and the ability to hold their breath for extended periods of time. On the other hand, the other turtle species mentioned in the options are not typically associated with stream habitats and are more commonly found in other types of environments.

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18. Which turtle(s) would you expect to see basking outside of the water?

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Common Map Turtles, Red-eared Sliders, Midland Painted Turtles, and Blanding's Turtles are the turtles that you would expect to see basking outside of the water.

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19. Which turtle(s) would you expect to see in this wetland habitat? Remember that some turtles may prefer more than one habitat type.

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Hint: Large turtle walking along the bottom of a stream or pond
Hint: Rare turtle in Ann Arbor that is pancake-shaped with a...
Hint: Small turtle with large beak and shell with three peaks....
Hint: Wetland habitat turtle with distinctive yellow neck coloration...
Hint: Robust turtle with flat shell and long tail
Hint: Light yellow stripe down the center of each shell scute (scale)...
Hint: Smooth, dark shell and head neck coloration is distinctive to...
Hint: If you look closely, you will notice this turtle's white...
Hint: Large turtle with prominent flaring (upturning of shell) at back...
Hint: Note the shape of the shell
Hint: Larger turtle that is actually basking while swimming along the...
Hint: Smaller sized turtle with notable head coloration
Hint: This larger turtle was captured at Gallup Park in 2015 and has...
What are the four most common turtles in Ann Arbor?
Which turtle(s) are you most likely to observe basking while swimming?
Which turtle(s) would you expect to observe on a canoe trip along the...
Which turtle(s) would you expect to find in stream habitats?
Which turtle(s) would you expect to see basking outside of the water?
Which turtle(s) would you expect to see in...
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