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painted turtle

Chrysemys picta

Description:

This large, colorful turtle was snatched out of the road in the nick of time and released in a small pond nearby.

Habitat:

Small pond in open field with lots of frogs, cattails and lily pads.


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3 Comments

chebeague10
chebeague10 a year ago

So bright! I love it!

ccm7
ccm7 a year ago

He's so cool!!!

Ismael Chaves
Ismael Chaves a year ago

Great close up

Maine, USA

Lat: 44.30, Long: -69.06

Spotted on Sep 26, 2011
Submitted on Sep 28, 2011

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