The Rkptile Book 



Plate VIII 



COMMON MUSK TURTLE, Aroiiwchrlys odoralii^ 

 Abundant m muddy rivers of eastern North America. Often takes the hooks of fishermen, and when handled 



gives out a strong, musky odour. 





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SOUTHERN MUSK TURTLE. Aromocfuiys tnslycha 

 Closely allied to the preceding species 



