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some old toys. I feel compelled to take pictures of my old stuff before throwing out (for memory sake).
The Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium holds various reptiles and amphibians in the main building, as well as a selection of birds in aviaries outside.
The Calusa centre holds an aquarium with small Florida softshell turtles (Apalone ferox) as well as other, unidentified types.
It was tricky at times taking shots - getting close enough to reduce reflection on the glass, not close enough lose focus (although at times the background gravel is clearer than the beastie).
While his wild brethren are burrowing down for a harsh winter, the GTCD's red-eared slider turtle does his morning yoga routine under his heat lamp.
I didn't take this shot ! My partner was out yesterday morning and spotted this turtle on the path, and came back for my camera so that I could at least see what he had seen. I just love how her head looks like it has been in the pond so long that it has become part of the pond. She (I presume it's a she) has been scratching in the sandy parts of the pathway, so I presume she is looking for a place for her eggs. The path is not a good spot, as ATV's often use it even though they are restricted from this area.