Map Turtle Facts: the SAWBACK Turtle 🐢 Animal Fact Files

Map turtles are also known as sawback turtles for the saw-like keeled scutes along their back. Map turtles get their common name because they look like a topographic map! Learn more map turtle facts on this episode of Animal Fact Files!
Scientific Name: Genus - Graptemys
Range: southeastern Canada to Gulf Coast states of the US
Habitat: rivers and lakes with a current (sometimes in swamps)
Size: 3-6 inches (8-15cm) for males - females double this!
Diet: snails, mussels, clams, insects, fish, sponges, bryozoans, etc.
Threats: foxes, coyotes, raccoons, skunks, otters, crows, gulls, snapping turtles, alligators, etc.
Lifespan: estimated to live 20+ years in the wild
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Map Turtle APPEARANCE 0:00
Map Turtle HABITAT and RANGE 0:35
Map Turtle LIFE CYCLE 1:19
Map Turtle THREATS 2:09
Map Turtle DIET 2:47
Map Turtle RELATIVES 3:24
Thanks! 3:35
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We saw a ton of map turtles on our last trip to the aquarium! They're so CUTE!
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[@eunaekim9216]

People used to think that there were giant turtles that looked like islands but could move around at will. Someone should write a story about map turtles that are like that!

[@claysoggyfries]

Probably the coolest turtle I've seen

[@agentmoss8274]

I love them I LOVE ALL TURTLES!

[@themauwie8933]

Awesome. Looks like a little dinosaur.

[@bluestaralice3276]

Ya they do 😂 they are very adorable.

[@themauwie8933]

@@bluestaralice3276 hehe, I agree. 😎

[@Peltier13bravo]

What kind of map is that with the orange rings? Great video

[@GamingOnABout]

surprised there's not more turtles like this

[@thinkbiology9064]

Love the video 😁👍

[@AnimalFactFiles]

Glad you enjoyed it 😻

[@zehrakazmi9487]

Really informational video😁👍

[@AnimalFactFiles]

Glad you think so! 😸

[@indyreno2933]

Can you do fact files on tayras?

[@chisaquaticvibe6524]

Fantastic

[@AnimalFactFiles]

Thank you so much 😸

[@amazingaquaticsandexotics3030]

cool

[@bluestaralice3276]

They're so cool I have one as my she'll baby. His name is Bubba 😁🤗.

[@bluestaralice3276]

And yes he's a real turtle. 😊

[@lihnmahr6505]

It’s not for the pattern on their shell but on their skin.

[@dmhq-administration]

The saw things on their shells are badass as FUCK! 😎🤘🏻

[@CosmicRabbitCarma]

A map of Turtle Island ? 🐢
Native Americans
call North America
"Turtle Island."
PS. Excellent video. Thnx.

[@AnimalFactFiles]

I didn't know this! Thank you for sharing!