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The Chicken turtle

The chicken turtle is an uncommon freshwater turtle found in the southeast of the United States.
It is in the monotypic genus ''Deirochelys''. The name "chicken" turtle refers to the taste of their meat, which used to be popular in southern markets.

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Similar species: Turtles And Tortoises
Species identified by Joe Spandrusyszyn
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By Joe Spandrusyszyn

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Uploaded Mar 29, 2015. Captured Jan 1, 1970 01:00 in 4401 Zoo Parkway, Grant, NC 27205, USA.
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  • f/5.6
  • 1/50s
  • ISO3200
  • 0.00786163mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.