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The common snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentina) is a large freshwater turtle of the family Chelydridae. Its natural range extends from southeastern Canada, southwest to the edge of the Rocky Mountains, as far east as Nova Scotia and Florida. This species and the larger alligator snapping turtle are the only two species in this family found in North America.
Snapping turtles have fierce dispositions, but when encountered in the water, they usually slip quietly away from any disturbance. Snapping turtles have evolved the ability to snap because, unlike other turtles, they are too large to hide in their shells when confronted. Snapping is their defense mechanism. Snapping turtles will bite humans if threatened, but as a last resort. The turtle will try to scare off threats by hissing before it bites.
The common snapping turtle is an aquatic ambush hunter, capturing its prey with its beak-like jaws.
I found this one at Dinner Island Ranch in Hendry County, Florida.
I wanted to help it clean its nose out (Rock or Booger in it), but decided that I wanted to keep all my fingers for a while longer. So I chose not to go that route.
Some turtles on a rock in Xujiahui Park.
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A trip to Argostoli (the main town on Kelalonia) is a must, if only to see the Loggerhead Turtles that frequent the sheltered harbour there. No need for special boat trips or even long lenses (some of my shots were taken with the 12-35), as these huge creatures come right up close to the harbour side and we saw 4 individuals in the hour or so we were watching. A local fisherman was sorting his catch and throwing some of the smaller fish into the water, which I assume was attracting not only the local Gulls but also the Turtles.
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The turtle at the bottom looks miserable! These are small freshwater slider turtles. Seen at Dragon Aquarium.
I was looking for an excuse to bust out the macro lens. A huge snapping turtle sunbathing in the middle of the road seemed as good as any. John Heinz NWR
this pic was taken at the iguana sanctuary in Mexico, this was the only shot I managed to get, someone was holding this little guy, and was about to put him back in the water so I grabbed a quick shot, kinda cute, huh?
LA: Emys orbicularis
EN: European pond turtle
DE: Europäische Sumpfschildkröte
HU: Mocsári teknős
We found him near a little pond.
The only turtle species that is endemic to Central Europe. Otherwise it can be found in Europe, Turkey and Morocco, as well.
Loves slow moving waters and ponds. They can live up 40-60 years long.
In many European countries they are endangered as their natural habitat of wetlands is shrinking.
In recent years they are also threatened by the fact that there are more and more Red-eared sliders (a turtle species native to the southern US and Mexico but often kept as pet in Europe) end up in the wild and behave as an invasive species against the local pond turtle.
This turtle was resting on a log beside the Tip to Tip Trail along the Rideau Canal, Ottawa. The sun was high and the turtle was enjoying its warmth. He was not bothered by having his picture taken and stayed there for a very long time.
My cousin and I found this turtle for sale in a Port Moresby fish market. We bought it for around $15 USD and released it in an area free from fishermen. It was a great sight to see it powering off into the blue sea.
VIEW LARGE Turns out their nest was in the middle of my carrot patch! Found a couple wandering around, eating my spinach.
EXPLORE: September 30. Whenever there's a lot of rain in my neighborhood, we see turtles passing through the front yard. I suspect they are coming from the wetland area down the road and are moving to higher ground? I have no idea. I'm happy to have them pass through and to stay as long as they like. Click comments for more shots.