box turtle

US /ˈbɑːks ˌtɜːr.tl̩/
UK /ˈbɑːks ˌtɜːr.tl̩/
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箱ガメ

a North American turtle that can completely enclose itself in its shell

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We saw a box turtle slowly crossing the road.
箱ガメがゆっくりと道を横切っているのを見ました。
The box turtle pulled its head and limbs into its shell when approached.
近づくと、箱ガメは頭と手足を甲羅の中に引っ込めた。