A perfect river torpedo. This male Eastern River cooter has the perfect streamlined shape for navigating swift, rocky, montane trout streams. Also clearly visible, are his elongated foreclaws he uses to titillate the female during courtship #turtles #wildlife #animals | Greg’s Turtle Haven

Eastern River cooter chillin under ICE! 🥶🧊 Native freshwater turtles are well adapted to periods of freezing temperatures and navigating a life under a sheet of ice. They know how to strategically place themselves where direct sun hits the ice, where oxygen builds up, and areas with a dense bottom layer of leaves and detritus for insulation. All my native turtles at my house have overwintered since hatchlings, and they go through the cold just fine. #turtles #animals #pond #backyard | Greg’s T

Cooter B is a large Green sea turtle that was rescued in Key West, Florida after being found wrapped in a trap line. She’s one of the largest turtles to be admitted to The Turtle Hospital, weighing in at 365 lbs or 165.5 kg. 🏥 #connectandprotect #compassioniscontagious #rescuerehabrelease #seaturtlerescue #turtle #turtlehospital #marathonturtlehospital #theturtlehospital #sea #seaturtle #science #nature #turtletok #ocean #beach #seaturtlehospital #seaturtlerehab #wildlife #floridakeys #STEM #ed