The top surface of the tail has a series of large, triangular plates, giving the snapping turtle an appearance like some of the great dinosaurs.
They have long necks, powerful jaws and can give profound bites.
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Sunday, July 24, 2011
Snapping Turtle (Chelydra serpentina)
This is one of the largest freshwater turtle in Canada. This turtle can live up to 40 years.
The top surface of the tail has a series of large, triangular plates, giving the snapping turtle an appearance like some of the great dinosaurs.
They have long necks, powerful jaws and can give profound bites.
The top surface of the tail has a series of large, triangular plates, giving the snapping turtle an appearance like some of the great dinosaurs.
They have long necks, powerful jaws and can give profound bites.
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Awesomeness, this snapper has greatness to it's presence displayed in these wonderful images shared~
ReplyDeleteElle sont géniale ces tortues serpentines. La 3ième image est simplement magnifique ;)
ReplyDeleteThank you very much !!!
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Thanks for visiting my blog.
ReplyDeleteI love the nature... it1s so huge... so wonderful!
I like knowing your blog. There's so much beauty here.
What super: I had never seen a turtle as open mouth! How different!
Cheers and achievements.
A warm hug.
These, indeed, are creatures to be feared. Your photos are wonderful; I love the detail of the tail, and the magnificent yawn.
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ReplyDeleteThank you for attention and affection.
His elegant words only growing my work.
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and have a good example to your blog.
Brazilian hug from a friend,
André Tavares.
Thank you André !!
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