. Elementary lessons in zoölogy : a guide in studying animal life and structure in field and laboratory . Mud Turtle {Chrysemys picta). box turtle (^Cistudd) will be more easily obtainable. It is very often picked up in dry wood or fields. The pond turtles are very shy, and somewhat difficult to secure alive by ordinary methods. They clamber out of the water upon the trunks of fallen trees along the banks of secluded ponds and streams, and lie in the sun for hours at a time, often scores of them together, of all ages and sizes; but when they are approached, they tumble precipitately back into
. Elementary lessons in zoölogy : a guide in studying animal life and structure in field and laboratory . Mud Turtle {Chrysemys picta). box turtle (^Cistudd) will be more easily obtainable. It is very often picked up in dry wood or fields. The pond turtles are very shy, and somewhat difficult to secure alive by ordinary methods. They clamber out of the water upon the trunks of fallen trees along the banks of secluded ponds and streams, and lie in the sun for hours at a time, often scores of them together, of all ages and sizes; but when they are approached, they tumble precipitately back into the water, and disappear. They may be bought from fishermen. They may be dredged or raked up from the bottom with a large rake used from a boat. They may be caught with hook and line, but a stout line will be necessary. A small, compact piece of meat should be used for bait. A supply of speci-
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