🐢 Nature Study: Painted Turtles 🐢
If you’ve ever spotted a little turtle sunning itself on a log with red and yellow stripes glowing in the sunlight, then congratulations! You’ve just met a painted turtle, one of the most widespread and beloved turtles in North America. But these gentle reptiles aren’t just cute; they're symbols of wisdom, strength, and patience in cultures around the world. Let’s dive into the wonders, wisdom, and wiggly fun of the painted turtle! Painted Turtle @ Nature Centre 🎨 Nature’s Masterpiece on a Shell Painted turtles look like they strolled through an art class and left with custom shell designs. Their smooth, dark green shells are decorated with bright red, yellow, and orange streaks on their legs, tails, and necks. Even their bellies (called plastrons) can show soft swirls of color. Where can you find them? These freshwater turtles love calm ponds, lakes, and marshes. If there's sunshine and a log to stretch out on, you'll probably find one balancing with its legs spread wide,...
