Northern Map Turtle vs. Blanding's Turtle

The shell pattern: Northern Map Turtle — a fine net of pale lines, like a map; Blanding's Turtle — many small yellow flecks. The head marks: Northern Map Turtle — a yellow spot or bar behind the eye; Blanding's Turtle — a bright yellow chin and throat. The underside: Northern Map Turtle — rigid, covering the underside; Blanding's Turtle — hinged across the middle — it can close up. The ridge on the shell: Northern Map Turtle — one low, smooth ridge or a ridge with knobs or bumps along it; Blanding's Turtle — no ridge — smooth.

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