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#56 European Pond Terrapin Mystery Cache

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

Size: Size:   other (other)

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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 olive, brown or black European pond turtle (Emys orbicularis) is one of the few freshwater species that live in Europe. Although its appearance varies over its large range, this turtle is usually easily identifiable by the bright yellow or gold speckling on the dark carapace and skin of many juveniles and adults. However, some populations can be nearly entirely black with very few yellow markings at all.  Unlike its common name implies, the European pond turtle is not restricted to Europe, but in fact has a wide distribution that also includes northern Africa and western and central Asia. 

When does the European Pond turtle leave the water?

A) All the time - N30 23.125 W082 19.986

B) To bask and nest - N30 23.515 W082 19.450

C) To eat - N30 23.893 W082 152

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Gnyy fghzc

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)