“The painted turtle (Chrysemys picta) is the most widespread native turtle of North America. It lives in slow-moving fresh waters, from southern Canada to Louisiana and northern Mexico, and from the Atlantic to the Pacific. The turtle is the only species of the genus Chrysemys, which is part of the pond turtle family Emydidae. Fossils show that the painted turtle existed 15 million years ago. Four regionally based subspecies (the eastern, midland, southern, and western) evolved during the last ice age.” To read more click here
7 thoughts on “Day 294: Painted Turtles”
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Nice! I love turtles.
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Turtles are cool!
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Another great shot! You have a knack for being at the right place at the right time.
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Thank you! Like they say – timing is everything. 😀
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This little trio make for a lovely composition 🙂
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They were very nice to line up that way! 😉
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Certainly very organised in their choreography 😉
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