Western Pond Turtles hibernate during the winter months by burrowing themselves in the mud at the bottom of a pond or under vegetation and soil on land. They have been known to travel up to half a mile to find a suitable place to hibernate.
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Western Pond Turtles hibernate during the winter months by burrowing themselves in the mud at the bottom of a pond or under vegetation and soil on land. They have been known to travel up to half a mile to find a suitable place to hibernate.