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I found this turtle heading into the Montgomery, AL Museum of Fine Art. and took him back to the park area.
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taken last year. i found a baby turtle so i took it home and took some pictures of it (this is the best one) before bringing it back to the lake.
Diamondback Terrapin Turtle
The diamondback terrapin (Malaclemys terrapin) or simply terrapin, is a species of turtle native to the brackish coastal swamps of the eastern and southern United States. It belongs to the monotypic genus, Malaclemys.
The name "terrapin" is derived from the Algonquian word torope. It is unambiguously applied to Malaclemys terrapin in both British English and American English. The name originally was used by early European settlers in North America to describe these brackish-water turtles that inhabited neither freshwater habitats nor the sea. It retains this exclusive use in American English. In British English, however, other semi-aquatic turtle species, such as the red-eared slider, might be called a terrapin.
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fyi I did pick it up and moved it off the road
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Sea Turtles are ancient creatures. Some scientists say they are over 110 million years old, while others claim their lineage goes back 140 million years. They were here before the dinosaurs roamed the planet; and yet today, all species are on the IUCN (World Conservation Union) Red List meaning they are facing a high risk of global extinction. The United States Endangered Species Act (ESA) also places sea turtles species as endangered. In addition and unfortunately, scientists believe that leatherback sea turtles could be facing extinction in as little as ten years. Save the Turtles, Inc, stands humbled by these gentle creatures and works towards their survival.
Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas)
Largest of all the hard-shelled sea turtles and as an adult, are the only species that are herbivorous.
Alligator Snapping Turtle
Macrochelys temminckii
Endangered
is North America’s largest freshwater turtle. It has a large head, powerful jaws, and three ridges that run the length of its shell, giving it a truly prehistoric appearance. Alligator Snapping Turtles inhabit rivers and streams throughout the Mississippi and Missouri River watersheds. They are solitary creatures that rarely venture onto land. They forage for food under cover of darkness. Despite their reclusive nature, they face a number of threats including habitat destruction, hunting and water pollution.
We were excited to spot this large Blanding's turtle soaking up the sun at Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge in Minnesota. These turtles don't mature and reproduce until they're 12-21 years old. While adults may live more than 80 years, there is high mortality for juveniles and high predation on eggs. This species is listed as threatened in Minnesota.
Photo by Courtney Celley/USFWS.