Map Turtle
by Debbie Oppermann
Title
Map Turtle
Artist
Debbie Oppermann
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
"Map Turtle" by Debbie Oppermann. I was thrilled to spot this Northern Map Turtle, a species of concern, in the Shawanaga Bay, Georgian Bay Ontario Canada. These Northern Map Turtles, at the slightest hint of danger, slip in to the water. The Map Turtles are a freshwater turtle and the light markings on the shell resemble the contours of a map, hence the name. They like large bodies of water and areas with fallen trees, are carnivorous and feed on molluscs, insects and crayfish. The bay was quite rough and the waves were almost swamping this reptile as it rested on the deadhead. It is always a thrill to see turtles as they one of my favorite animals.
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September 30th, 2018
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