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Northern Map Turtle (Graptemys geographica)

Created: October 30th, 2010 - 08:22 AM
Last Modified: October 30th, 2010 - 08:22 AM
Entered by: Kyle Loucks
Record 56216
Country:
United States
State:
Pennsylvania
County:
Bucks County
Time:
2010-10-26 13:32:00
Qty:
10
Age:
Adult
Sex:
Both
Method:
Visual encounter
Habitat:
Large rocky bottom river
Body Temperature:
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Air Temperature:
70.00F
Ground Temperature:
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Humidity:
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Sky Conditions:
Overcast
Moon Phase:
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Elevation:
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Barometric Pressure:
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Notes

First documented in 1972, This non-native population's origin is still debatable. Can be seen following a road along the river near the town of Yardley. Even slowing down causes them to dive in.
They are found naturally in the central and western part of Pa.

cool overcast afternoon.

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