Meet the animal that breathes through its butt in winter

Turtle facts 🐢: Some aquatic turtle species bury themselves at the bottom of lakes and ponds for the entire winter. But how do they breathe underwater?! Turtles have lungs like us, not gills, so they usually need to breathe air from the surface. However, unlike humans, turtles are ectotherms which means their body temperature is determined by the environmental temperature. When their body temperature lowers, so does their metabolism, heart rate, and respiration. This extended state is called br

Across the globe, turtles have evolved remarkable diversity in their anatomy, each species adapting to its unique habitats! Whether long, droopy noses, wide/flat mouths, slender frames or massive jaws, turtle species have evolved bodies built for enduring a wide range of environments over millions of years. So, while these faces look grumpy to us, these are the faces of perfectly adapted survivors 🐢🌞 #turtlelove #turtle #conservation #reptiles #wildlife #wildlifeconservation #science #wildlife

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