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This large female was wandering in a parking lot over 100 meters from the nearest water, perhaps searching for a good egg-laying spot. The photo was taken on May 23.
Palm Beach County, Florida, USA
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This girl was one of three that was crossing the road. She was the only survivor by the time John saw her, stopped, and brought her to the safety of the ponds at home. She either already had laid, or was ready to lay, her eggs. She moved very, very fast. John put her in Pond 3.
Preferring the seemingly rapid waters of the rivers in missouri, this species is seldom seen on land. And may be rarer than previously thought. This one had actually just finished burying her eggs.
Sights from a country drive on a sunny Sunday in Ontario. Mama turtle laying eggs on the side of the road.
On Memorial Day, 2010, Bob yells in the window - Hun, come see what Jac found!
This beautiful big turtle was evidently looking to make a nest and crawling across my outdoor riding arena.
Camp Clearfork and surrounding areas, Ouachita National Forest, near Crystal Springs, Garland County, Arkansas, USA
This specimen was captured in a hoop trap set at ecology camp. It must have been an old individual as it pretty much lacked any amount of middorsal keeling.
American Turtles (terrapins) became popular as pets because of a cartoon series in the UK some years ago . The owners did not realise that they grew to the size of a dinner plate and lived for forty years. Many ended up being put in ponds were they are an alien species competing with the local wildlife.
These three turtles are now ready to greet you at the @vaaquarium! @vaBeachArts reviewed 20 applications and commissioned Sarah Gallahan Art for the mural painting on the façade of North Building. Sarah’s illustration of three sea turtles represent the guest experience at the Aquarium, the work of the Stranding Response Program, and the Aquarium’s mission to protect endangered species and the marine environment.
Photo by Craig McClure
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