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Even though he's underwater, you can see just how the turtle could actually beat the hare, taking full advantage of this streamlined, modern design. Royal SpringsSuwannee County, FloridaOlympus OM-D E-M514-42mm II LensPT-EP08 Underwater Housing, PPO-EP01 Lens Port & 14-42mm Zoom Gear
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Christmas, Florida, United States
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Christmas, Florida, United States
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1 turtle drawing (7 x 11 cm.)Repository: Ernst Mayr Library, Museum of Comparative Zoology, Harvard UniversityCall number: bAg 168.60.10 (25)f
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In part 1 of the Royal Springs Cooter saga, Cecil shows off his long claws while submerging. The water in the basin isn't crystal clear, but the local reptile royalty doesn't seem to mind. Royal SpringsSuwannee County, FloridaOlympus OM-D E-M514-42mm II LensPT-EP08 Underwater Housing, PPO-EP01 Lens Port & 14-42mm Zoom Gear
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This Cooter spent most of the the day basking in this same spot on this same log. I also encountered another one, or this one again, under the water in 2016. But then again, I always fell for it when Bugs dressed up as Cecil, every single time.Florida Red-Bellied CooterAlexander Springs Recreation AreaOcala National ForestLake County FloridaOlympus OM-D E-M514-42mm II LensPT-EP08 Underwater Housing, PPO-EP01 Lens Port & 14-42mm Zoom Gear
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1 turtle drawing (10 x 18 cm.)Repository: Ernst Mayr Library, Museum of Comparative Zoology, Harvard UniversityCall number: bAg 168.60.10 (20)n
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Suddenly realizing it has company, one of the large Cooters quickly tucks it's head and legs in, but soon gets right back to business as usual.Peninsular Cooter Pseudemys peninsularisGainer Spring GroupEconfina Creek Canoe TrailNorthwest Florida Water Management District NWFWMDBay County FloridaSeaLife DC1400Sea Dragon 1200 Photo/Video Light
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1 turtle drawing (9 x 18 cm.)Repository: Ernst Mayr Library, Museum of Comparative Zoology, Harvard UniversityCall number: bAg 168.60.10 (24)a
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Maybe there is something to all this reincarnation stuff. Between the scowl on his face, and the little tuft of algae on his shell, this Red-Belly is the spitting image of Baby Face Finster.Florida Red-Bellied CooterAlexander Springs Recreation AreaOcala National ForestLake County FloridaOlympus OM-D E-M514-42mm II LensPT-EP08 Underwater Housing, PPO-EP01 Lens Port & 14-42mm Zoom GearSea Life Sea Dragon 2000 Underwater Light
Phil's 1stPix on 500px
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Before this cooter realizes it's just another goofball with a camera, it swam right up to me and I got a few up close and personal. Alexander Springs Recreation AreaOcala National ForestLake County FloridaOlympus OM-D E-M514-42mm II LensPT-EP08 Underwater Housing, PPO-EP01 Lens Port & 14-42mm Zoom Gear
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1 turtle drawing (7 x 18 cm.)Repository: Ernst Mayr Library, Museum of Comparative Zoology, Harvard UniversityCall number: bAg 168.60.10 (24)d
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Highlands Hammock State Park, Florida
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Christmas, Florida, United States
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1 turtle drawing (6 x 18 cm.)Repository: Ernst Mayr Library, Museum of Comparative Zoology, Harvard UniversityCall number: bAg 168.60.10 (25)b
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Claw caught in the cookie jar?Florida Red-Bellied CooterPseudemys nelsoniAlexander Springs Recreation AreaOcala National ForestLake County FloridaOlympus OM-D E-M5 Mark IIOlympus 14-42mm II LensPT-EP13 Underwater Housing, PPZR-EP02 Lens Port & 14-42mm Zoom GearSea Life Sea Dragon 2000 & 1200 Underwater Lights30 June 2021
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1 turtle drawing (7 x 18 cm.)Repository: Ernst Mayr Library, Museum of Comparative Zoology, Harvard UniversityCall number: bAg 168.60.10 (24)e
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This particular Cooter spent most of the the day basking in this same spot on this same log, although every once in awhile someone would splash on over and scare it off. Then I would have to wait for it to come back out again to get just a few more shots.Florida Red-Bellied CooterAlexander Springs Recreation AreaOcala National ForestLake County FloridaOlympus OM-D E-M514-42mm II LensPT-EP08 Underwater Housing, PPO-EP01 Lens Port & 14-42mm Zoom Gear8 October 2015
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1 turtle drawing (7 x 11 cm.)Repository: Ernst Mayr Library, Museum of Comparative Zoology, Harvard UniversityCall number: bAg 168.60.10 (25)g
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1 turtle drawing (9 x 18 cm.)Repository: Ernst Mayr Library, Museum of Comparative Zoology, Harvard UniversityCall number: bAg 168.60.10 (25)a
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Christmas, Florida, United States
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1 turtle drawing (7 x 11 cm.)Repository: Ernst Mayr Library, Museum of Comparative Zoology, Harvard UniversityCall number: bAg 168.60.10 (24)b