Mokena is a name derived from a Native American language meaning "mud turtle". Arizona mud turtle is only active during the day. Sir Hokus visits Marshland and befriends Ploppa, a giant mud turtle. The Turkana mud turtle is endemic to the lake. The East African black mud turtle does well in captivity. The Alamos mud turtle also has an extraordinary thermal tolerance. Oak Creek supports rare native fish, several frog species, and the threatened Sonora mud turtle. The yellow mud turtle can live for more than 40 years. This species may be confused with the West African mud turtle. The yellow mud turtle is a small, olive-colored turtle. During winter Arizona mud turtle will hibernates under the temporary puddle and pond. It is based upon the play, "The Mud Turtle," written by Elliot Lester. Turtles are also dominant especially the West African mud turtle. The East African black mud turtle is omnivorous and takes fish, invertebrates, and plants. An adult Arizona mud turtle usually will survive these conditions, however.