Why Is This Turtle’s Shell Stuffed With Mud?!

Maverick the box turtle showed up at BeWild Reptile rescue with a tiny scratch on his foot, but his rescuers soon discovered he had another problem — a big messy one! His shell was completely stuffed with mud and dirt. How was it all fitting in there? Shouldn’t his shell be filled with, ya’ know, turtle? Earth Ranger Emma is determined to solve the mystery, but just when she thinks she’s cracked the case, something really wild happens!

What a surprise! What did you think of Maverick’s story?