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#44 Russian Tortoise Mystery Cache

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Hidden : 8/7/2015
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
2.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

The cache is NOT at the posted cords!

Please do not attempt to go there!



Almost all of the caches in this series are 2WD drive accessible. There are a few that are down spur roads that are an easy walk. Remember, there is NO cell service out there, so don't take chances! Many areas of the Osceola can be wet, so please remember to bring boots!

I found a spot in the Osceola for a cute turtle geoart.

To find the cords for the true location of the caches, just answer the easy questions about turtles.

 

 The Russian tortoise is the easternmost of the five tortoises collectively known as Mediterranean tortoises. They are "so-called" because their native ranges occur in proximity to the Mediterranean Sea which lies south of Europe and north of Africa. The range of the Russian tortoise extends from southeastern Russia southward through eastern Iran, northwest Pakistan and Afghanistan. It inhabits dry, barren localities such as rocky deserts and hillsides and sandy or loamy steppes, often at elevations of 5,000 feet (1,500 m) or higher. In these arid regions, the tortoise is frequently found near springs and brooks where grasses and other vegetation are relatively abundant. In habitat, the Russian tortoise is primarily a burrow-dweller. It prefers sandy or loamy ground in which to dig its burrow.

How many claws does the Russian Tortoise have on each foot?

A) 3 -N30 23.241 W083 20.893

B) 4 - N30 23.904 W082 20.259

C) 5 - N40 24.214 W082 19.783

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Bqq zna bhg

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)