Fun Facts about the Common Map Turtle
by Desmond, age 10
The common map can hold their breath for 45 minutes to one hour for sleep
Normally only for 3 to 5 minutes for swimming.
They live for 15 to 20 years.
They are semi-aquatic reptiles and spend most of their time in the water. This means that most of their living space is water.
The sizes of Babies are 1.5” to 2”, and they will grow to an adult size of 5” to 11”.
These are 8 fun facts about the common map turtle.