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What is the Yuba River’s Only Native Turtle up to?

What is the Yuba River’s Only Native Turtle up to?

The Yuba River’s only native species of turtle.

Though their name indicates otherwise, northwestern pond turtles (Actinemys marmorata), are found in a variety of freshwater environments, including ponds, lakes, streams, rivers, and even irrigation ditches. They like to be in close proximity to basking areas such as logs or rocks, which help turtles to regulate their body temperature, as they spend most of their time in the water.