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Quick Take Turtles bask in April to raise their body temperature, boost metabolism, and resume their seasonal activity after winter. Species such as painted turtles, sliders, and map turtles rely on ...

The Pacific Northwest has two native freshwater turtles, the Western painted turtle and the Western pond turtle. The pond turtle, found on the West Side, is state-listed as endangered in Washington.