Explaining Nature on Instagram: "Box turtles are small to medium-sized terrestrial turtles in the genus Terrapene, found mainly in North America. They are best known for their hinged plastron (the bottom part of the shell), which allows them to completely close their shell like a box to protect against predators. • #reels #explore #nature #viral #interesting #learn"

ROSS LONG | Photography | Ocean | Workshops | Australia on Instagram: "Ever wondered how turtles mate? The green sea turtle’s mating process is one of the most fascinating events in the ocean’s cycle of life. Every 2 to 4 years, mature turtles migrate vast distances, often hundreds or even thousands of kilometres, back to the same region where they hatched. This incredible navigation ability is guided by the Earth’s magnetic field, allowing them to find their birthplace with remarkable precision

Damian 'Wildman' Duffy on Instagram: "Northern Long Necked Turtle This shy freshwater turtle is instantly recognisable by its long, thick neck and broad, flattened head. Its oval shell is dark black to brown on top and pale yellow to cream underneath, while fully webbed, clawed feet make it a strong and agile swimmer. Chelodina rugosa spends much of its time hiding under rocks and logs or buried in the mud, waiting to ambush unsuspecting fish, frogs, and invertebrates. It has one of the most unu

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