Both sides of shell of the Painted Turtle (Chrysemys picta) is a reptile that is common in southern Canada,the United States,and northern Mexico. This turtle lives in ponds,lakes,marshes,and in slow-moving rivers that have soft,muddy bottoms. The maximum carapace size,or shell length,for painted turtles is 10 inches ( 25 cm). Its shell is used to protect it from its predators. Kettle River,Sandstone,Minnesota,North America,U.S.A | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Krasemann, Stephen J. |
Taille de l’image : | 4304 px × 2852 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
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