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What is the difference between terrapins and turtles?

Updated: 11/7/2021
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A terrapin is a type of turtle that lives in fresh or brackish environments, meaning they like a mixture of fresh and salt water. A distinction between turtle and terrapin does not exist in European languages other than English.

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