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   Four-Eyed Turtle


Called a four-eyed turtle because it has
four spots on the top of its head that look
like eyes.  Males have green spots and
females have yellow spots.

It lives in forest streams.


It eats water insects, worms, tadpoles, and other water animals.




   Indochinese Box Turtle


It has a hinge on the bottom of its shell that
allows it to withdraw completely inside.

It lives in forested areas where
the trees allow light to reach the forest floor.

Turtle Food
The Indochinese box turtle eats worms, insects, and small snails,
but it also likes fruits and vegetables.  It is omnivorous.


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