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Red-eared Sliders

Trachemys scripta elegans

Description:

Red-eared sliders get their name from the distinctive red patch of skin around their ears. The "slider" part of their name comes from their ability to slide off rocks and logs and into the water quickly.

Habitat:

Spotted in a large lake within an urban park.


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8 Comments

NeilDazet
NeilDazet 9 months ago

Thank you Smith'sZoo!

Smith'sZoo
Smith'sZoo 9 months ago

Wow, lovely spot!

NeilDazet
NeilDazet 9 months ago

Thank you very much Claire, Stian, Benjo, Alice, and Lisa! This pair of basking turtles was a highlight of a walk through Prospect Park this morning.

LisaPowers
LisaPowers 9 months ago

What a sexy male he is! Great spotting.

alicelongmartin
alicelongmartin 9 months ago

Cool pictures!

Benjo
Benjo 9 months ago

Nice angle, great shot

Stian Waaler
Stian Waaler 9 months ago

Amazing!

ceherzog
ceherzog 9 months ago

Neat pictures Neil!

NYC, New York, USA

Lat: 40.65, Long: -73.97

Spotted on Aug 5, 2012
Submitted on Aug 5, 2012

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