Turtle Takes His Time On Porchuck Road In Greenwich

GREENWICH, Conn., -- This turtle was slowly making its way along Porchuck Road in Greenwich on Monday afternoon.

A turtle on Porchuck Road on Monday takes a stroll.
Photo Credit: *Frank MacEachern*

04/30/2014 5:00 a.m.

The state is home to 12 turtle species, according to the state's Department of Energy & Environmental Protection website, of which seven are on the state's list of endangered, threatened and special concern species.

This turtle appears to be the common snapping turtle, which is common throughout the state.

The turtle made its way to safety on its journey Monday in Greenwich.

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