The painted turtle is found farther north than any other turtle in North America. During their first year of life, painted turtles survive temperatures as cold as 18 degrees Fahrenheit.

Ref: Janet M. Storey and Kenneth B. Storey. "Out Cold." Natural History. January, 1992, pp. 23-25. Photo: Frontal shot of painted turtle. (PD)

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