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Painted Turtle

Description:

This was a big painted turtle--it is pictured near a four year old's feet for scale.

Habitat:

Creek

Notes:

This turtle seemed to be preparing to lay eggs in a hole in the middle of a path at Ocmulgee National Monument.

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1 Comment

Maria dB
Maria dB 11 years ago

not the best place for a nest!

susan.g.jennings
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susan.g.jennings

Macon, Georgia, USA

Spotted on Jun 15, 2012
Submitted on Jun 15, 2012

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