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There is a little cottage in Turtle Cove, and each year we get away for a few days. We sit on the Lanai and watch the turtles, and wonder at such gentleness.
Turtle eating an apple Punta Gorda, Florida. Apples aren't native to Florida but this fellow seemed to enjoy sharing my lunch!
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.
Thanksgiving at Our House ~ Coral Springs, Florida U.S.A.
Thanks for joining us Mark, with your newly-made cool-guitar!
Mark opened for many A-List Rock-Performers over the years.
Mark personally made this custom, ocean-themed electric guitar.
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Some turtles on a rock in Xujiahui Park.
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The Striped Mud Turtle (Kinosternon baurii) is endemic to the southeastern United States. They are only about 3 to 4 inches in length and inhabit calm freshwater areas such as swamps and canals. They are omnivorous and feed on invertebrates, fish, and plants. Photographed in Coconut Creek, Florida, USA.
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.
A juvenile loggerhead turtle rests, flippers folded back, with just the ridges of its shell protruding above the surface of the water.
On the side of the Danube, I've stumbled upon this little one. I tought I'd snap some shots before he'd snap me :)
Origami scene of two racing turtles. Folded from 50x50 cm Dó paper. Yes, it's one sheet; crease pattern's here:
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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.
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.