Wood Turtle vs. Spotted Turtle

A Spotted Turtle is small, with a smooth black shell scattered with round yellow spots and more yellow or orange spots on the head. A Wood Turtle is larger, with a rough brown shell whose plates rise in carved growth rings, a plain dark head, and orange skin on the neck and legs.

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