Watch these young painted turtles begin their lives in the wild! They had hatched in TWC’s care back in the fall, and were carefully raised until they were ready to be released. #DidYouKnow painted turtles are federally classified as a Species of Special Concern? While they’re not provincially listed as a Species-at-Risk, they are still a Specially Protected Reptile in Ontario. This means individual turtles are offered some protection, but their habitat is not. One of the main dangers these smal

We built a Turtle Sanctuary for Baby Midland Painted Turtles. These Turtles have been released back into nature, so they can live a happy healthy life. #turtles #midlandpaintedturtle #paintedturtle #turtlesofinstagram #babyturtles #turtletank | Ed The Pond Professor

Fun Fact: Some species of turtles such as the painted turtle can essentially breathe through their butts underwater. The oxygen dissolved in the water is absorbed by the blood vessels in their cloacae.🐢🍑🫧 #naturalhabitatshorts #naturalhabitat #naturalhabitok | Natural Habitat Shorts