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Quiz: What's your Blanding's turtle IQ?

A Blanding's turtle in shallow water with vegetation behind it.
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Will County is home to many turtle species and, while they all share many similarities, each is unique. One of our more rarely seen turtles is the Blanding's turtle, which is endangered in Illinois and many other states.

See how much you know about these creatures on this quiz. Feel free to study up ahead of time with the help of our creature feature.

Note: If on a mobile device, click here to take the quiz.

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