Diamondback Terrapin Facts: the BRACKISH TURTLE | Animal Fact Files

The diamondback terrapin is the world's only brackish turtle. They spend their lives permanently in the areas between fresh and saltwater. Learn more diamondback terrapin facts on this episode of Animal Fact Files!
Scientific Name: Malaclemys terrapin
Range: Atlantic and Gulf Coast United States and Bermuda
Habitat: salt marshes, lagoons, bays, and other estuarine habitats
Size: 5-9 inches (13-23cm) - females are larger
Diet: crustaceans, molluscs, etc.
Threats: rats, crows, raccoons, humans (habitat loss, by-catch, etc.)
Lifespan: 20-40 years
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Diamondback Terrapin - What's in a Name? 0:00
Diamondback Terrapin HABTIAT 0:41
Diamondback Terrapin SIZE 1:06
Diamondback Terrapin LIFE CYCLE 1:52
Diamondback Terrapin THREATS 2:18
Diamondback Terrapin IN SALTWATER 3:15
Diamondback Terrapin DIET 3:38
Thanks! 3:59
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[@martian78]

Definitely learned a lot from this video 😊

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I love turtles

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These ones are awesome, and the little ones are so cute. ❤

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🐢 turtles ! 🐢
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PS. Excellent video selections.

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I found one on a military base about the size of a 50cent piece. My guess a bird dropped him up there on a double decker pier for Aircraft carriers. I named him Governor but after watching your video maybe i should have named her Governess. But to end the story my wife works at a animal hospital they called the turtle hotline 😂and off she went one day i will have to look her up👍

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Love that white kitteh 🤍💚💙

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Can i use this for educational content

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can you do a video on downy woodpeckers