box turtle

bɑːks ˈtɜːrtəl
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Translation of box turtle into German

Noun

reptile

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terrestrial North American turtle with a closable shell
US
Boxschildkröte Box-Turtle Gattung Terrapene
  • We spotted a box turtle crossing the forest path.Wir entdeckten eine Boxschildkröte, die den Waldweg überquerte.
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  • box turtle: terrestrial North American turtle with a closable shell
    (reptile) Boxschildkröte

Synonyms and analogies of box turtle in English

Examples of box turtle in a sentence

  • Box turtles are often found in wooded areas.

Translations of "box turtle" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieDosenschildkrötenf.

In my backyard, a box turtle often grazes on the fresh vegetables.

In meinem Garten weidet oft eine Dosenschildkröte auf dem frischen Gemüse.

A box turtle can be identified by its distinctive, patterned shell.

Eine Dosenschildkröte lässt sich an ihrem markanten, gemusterten Panzer erkennen.

dieSuppenschildkrötenf.

Box turtle, Box turtle photos, Box turtle pictures

Suppenschildkröte, Suppenschildkröte Bilder. Suppenschildkröte Fotos

dieTropfenschildkrötenf.

Box turtle, Box turtle photos, Box turtle pictures

Tropfenschildkröte, Tropfenschildkröte Bilder. Tropfenschildkröte Fotos

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A box turtle's shell provides protection from predators in the wild.

Der Panzer einer Dosenschildkröte bietet Schutz vor Raubtieren in freier Wildbahn.

I spotted a box turtle hiding under a leaf during our hike.

Ich habe während unserer Wanderung eine Dosenschildkröte unter einem Blatt entdeckt.

Finding a box turtle in the wild can be a delightful surprise.

Eine Dosenschildkröte in freier Wildbahn zu finden, kann eine erfreuliche Überraschung sein.

A box turtle can retreat into its shell when it feels threatened.

Eine Dosenschildkröte kann sich in ihren Panzer zurückziehen, wenn sie sich bedroht fühlt.

As a pet, the box turtle requires a specific habitat for proper care.

Als Haustier benötigt die Dosenschildkröte einen speziellen Lebensraum für eine artgerechte Pflege.

In the pet store, we found a playful little box turtle.

Im Zoogeschäft haben wir eine verspielte kleine Dosenschildkröte gefunden.

That's a lot for a box turtle.

Das ist viel für eine Dosenschildkröte.

Account number one: A $15 receipt for a Chinatown box turtle.

Erstens: Eine Quittung aus Chinatown über $15 für eine Dosenschildkröte.

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