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Common snapping turtle

Chelydra serpentina

Description:

These snapping turtles were mating and while I have seen this before and know it can be quite vigorous, it suddenly looked as if one was waving an arm to call for some respite!

Habitat:

Waterfowl impoundment

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Maria dB
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Maria dB

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

Spotted on Jun 22, 2022
Submitted on Jun 26, 2022

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