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The Midland Painted Turtles were out in force, sunning themselves in the shallows of Mud Lake. This one shows off the brilliant colours that give this species its name. Britannia Woods, Apr 25, 2011.
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Taken at Viera wetlands on December 24, 2008. This turtle was pretty good sized and he was crossing the road heading down an embankment. He let me get close enough (ten feet or so) to get a pretty detailed shot, and that was nice to get in the sunrise
Cherbourg was enjoying some time hiding under the log. Anna proceeded to burrow underneath Cherbourg, trapping her at the back of the log. This is tutle stacking at its finest.
His back was really humped, unlike turtles I have seen in the past. Looks like he was carrying luggage in there or something.
This turtle kept coming up to me. It didn't matter where I went around the tank, it swam to me and would stick its head out of the water.
This was one of the rescued sea turtles living at Sea Turtle, Inc. in South Padre Island, Texas.
The mission of Sea Turtle, Inc. is to rescue, rehabilitate, and release injured sea turtles, educate the public, and assist with conservation efforts for all marine turtle species. '
Here's the link to the site: www.seaturtleinc.org/
We also watched a turtle try to climb up on this rock later in the day. It was like tiny turtle bouldering, complete with a fall. Into the water.
Arkansas, USA
This is only a baby.
It was brought to Ecology Camp by Renn Tumlison and I was able to get a few pictures.
Who said tortoises were slow?! Mine is as fast as a kid. I've never taken a pic of a kid but I bet snapping a pet is as difficult. And fun at the same time :-) I made dozens of snaps and only 4 are worth seeing as she's too-too-too fast. Anyway, I'll learn snapping restless models