Turtles in Nebraska – 9 Species That are Found Here
Nebraska is home to 9 turtle species ranging from snapping turtles to map turtles, smooth softshells, painted turtles, mud turtles, red-eared sliders, Blanding’s turtles, and the box turtles. The state boasts open prairies, grasslands, and major river systems—all of which make it an ideal habitat for these various turtle species. While some of these turtles…