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Basking in man-made pond in Apartment complex. Numerous other turtle species (texas cooters, red-eared sliders, and a spiny softshell) were observed basking in close proximity. Muscovy ducks have established residence in this pond as well.
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large turtle on the left
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Several individuals, mostly juveniles, basking in the sun on the river
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Several large females and some males among basking turtles on emergent logs, along with Red-eared Sliders (Trachemys scripta elegans). N29.35867 W-100.94008 Photo legend: 1) solo turtle - male P. gorzugi, 2) pair of turtles, larger is female P. gorzugi, smaller is a red-eared slider, 3) multiple turtles - two largest and one piggybacking are P. gorzugi, left is red-eared slider
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Several large females and some males among basking turtles on emergent logs, along with Red-eared Sliders (Trachemys scripta elegans). N29.35867 W-100.94008 Photo legend: 1) solo turtle - male P. gorzugi, 2) pair of turtles, larger is female P. gorzugi, smaller is a red-eared slider, 3) multiple turtles - two largest and one piggybacking are P. gorzugi, left is red-eared slider
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Several large females and some males among basking turtles on emergent logs, along with Red-eared Sliders (Trachemys scripta elegans). N29.35867 W-100.94008 Photo legend: 1) solo turtle - male P. gorzugi, 2) pair of turtles, larger is female P. gorzugi, smaller is a red-eared slider, 3) multiple turtles - two largest and one piggybacking are P. gorzugi, left is red-eared slider
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Adult female constructing nest in alluvial forest floor soil within 50 m of Devils River. N29.88597 W-100.99412
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Adult female constructing nest in alluvial forest floor soil within 50 m of Devils River. N29.88597 W-100.99412
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Adult female constructing nest in alluvial forest floor soil within 50 m of Devils River. N29.88597 W-100.99412
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