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Reached Explore #100
Camera: Canon Rebel XT
Exposure: 1/25
Aperture: f/1.8
Focal Length: 50mm
ISO Speed: 100
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.
More shots in the comment below.
The turtle at the bottom looks miserable! These are small freshwater slider turtles. Seen at Dragon Aquarium.
:-) Long time no see.. Hope You are well!
Got this funny thing crawling around the floors here, who knew Id be babysitting a turtle one day.. :-D..
Small turtles I've bought in a market at Réunion.
Petites tortues achetées sur un marché à l'île de la Réunion.
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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Female snapping turtle hiking back to the pond after laying her eggs, she made it. Ridge Run County Park, West Bend WI.
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.
This young green sea turtle photographed at Sipadan island on Dec 31st, 2006 has very colorful shell that is not weared out by time yet ! I think turtles were relaxing a bit before New Year's eve celebration ! ;)
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.
Box Turtles usually just lay one clutch of eggs per year. They dig nests several inches below the soil. Incubation usually lasts three months, but is somewhat dependent on the soil’s temperature and moisture. As in other turtle species, the temperature of the nest determines the sex of the hatchlings. Warmer nests tend to produce females, while cooler nests produce males. Eastern box turtles reach maturity at 10 to 20 years old and can live to be more than 100 years old. Our beautiful world, pass it on.
Saw this little guy just chilling on a rock in a pond. There were several turtles sitting on them in the ponds throughout the park.
Very large turtle posied to launch itself in to the blue from its hiding hole - sail on my friend!!!!
Alana, an educator at the zoo, holds a turtle at a fundraising event. Certain zoo residents are identified as "ambassador" animals, who travel to educational functions, parties, and fundraising banquets like the one last night.
Red-eared slider Turtles:
The red-eared slider (Trachemys scripta elegans) (Br. Eng Red-eared terrapin) is
a semiaquatic turtle belonging to the family Emydidae. It is a subspecies of pond
slider. It is the most popular pet turtle in the United States and also popular in
the rest of the world. It is native only to the southern United States and northern
Mexico, but has become established in other places because of pet releases
and has become an invasive species in many introduced areas, such as California,
where it outcompetes the native western pond turtle.
For more info see: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red-eared_slider
Can you count the turtles... better viewed in the larger size!!!
This is for my sweet Flickr friend Nancy aka turtlemom4bacon... enjoy as I know
you do luv your turtles and I should have made this dedication when I first posted!!!