Published at 2048 × 1536 in Animals of Heritage Lands
You may think box turtles are common, but their populations are declining due to habitat loss and other factors. This one is probably a male; males generally have red eyes, females eyes are often a little lighter. This fellow was found at Flat Lick Falls in Jackson County: http://www.visitjacksoncountyky.com/#!natural-attractions/cc1o.
