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This bill designates the wood turtle (scientific name Glyptemys insculpta) as the official state reptile of Maine. By adding a new section to the Maine Revised Statutes Annotated (MRSA) Title 1, Section 232, the legislation formally recognizes the wood turtle as a symbolic representation of the state's wildlife. The wood turtle is a species native to northeastern North America and is known for its distinctive appearance and habitat preferences, which include wooded areas near streams and rivers. While the bill does not provide legal protections or conservation measures for the species, it serves to raise awareness about the wood turtle and celebrate its significance to Maine's natural environment.

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https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=73&snum=132