Striped Mud Turtle Sunday! Meet the Striped Mud Turtle (Kinosternon bauri). This beautiful little species is native to Florida, Georgia, North and South Carolina, and extreme southeast Virginia. It’s one of the many species studied by our TSA North American Freshwater Turtle Research Group (NAFTRG) in Florida. Although they occupy a large diversity of habitats across their range, we study them in crystalline spring waters. The clarity of this water sure makes for good video ops! | Turtle Surviva

This is the turtle life 🐢✨ Our turtles at the Turtle Survival Center spend their days roaming in their habitats, taking a dip in simulated freshwater streams, and being their delightfully quirky selves. Most importantly, they’re able to thrive in a safe, carefully-designed habitat that meets all their needs. Our turtles in the outdoor enclosures reside in habitats with flowing water, plenty of plants, and rock hides for privacy and rest. These peaceful moments are only possible thanks to the sp

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