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As many as 50 painted turtles have been seen basking on a single log!

Snapping turtles are an introduced species in some western states, including Washington state.

Although they are one of the smallest sea turtles, olive ridleys can weigh up to 100 pounds.

Some female green sea turtles have been observed digging a fake nest next to their real nest in order to deceive predators!

Loggerhead sea turtles have been documented migrating across the entire Pacific Ocean!

Male side-blotched lizards compete for mates using a competitive strategy that resembles a game of Rock-Paper-Scissors!

Western Fence Lizards feed on beetles, ants, flies, caterpillars, and spiders.

Long-toed Salamanders mostly live underground in rodent burrows and can be found throughout Washington state. 

In addition to sagebrush, Common Sagebrush Lizards can be found in pinyon-juniper woodlands, ope pine forests and Douglas fir forests.