Project Noah is a tool to explore and document wildlife and a platform to harness the power of citizen scientists everywhere.
Project Noah is a tool to explore and document wildlife and a platform to harness the power of citizen scientists everywhere.
Chelydra serpentina
Large aquatic turtle with a big pointed head, long thick tail, and small plastron. The carapace is brown/black and usually smeared with algae and mud.
These turtles are found in just about every aquatic habitat imaginable. This one here was spotted near a large stream that runs through the city of Springfield, MO.
Lat: 37.22, Long: -93.30
Spotted on Jun 9, 2007
Submitted on Apr 30, 2012
2 Comments
Great shot Neil!
This is the kind that can easily snap a broom handle in two.