Emys orbicularis (Turtle)
Written by Friday, 03 April 2009 00:00
“I know up on the top you are seeing great sights, but down at the bottom we, too, should have rights." Dr. Seuss
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Emys orbicularis (Family: Emydidae; common names: European pond terrapin, turtle or tortoise) Emys orbicularis is a turtle found in southern and central Europe, West Asia and North Africa. It lives in and around slow-flowing water and hibernates for up to seven months of the year at the bottom of the water. The pond turtle is a medium size turtle and varies quite a bit across its distribution, from 12 to 38 cm length. Its shell is brown with a hint of green, spotted yellow. In the early post-glacial period the pond turtle had a much wider distribution, being found as far north as southern Sweden (1). As we are getting closer to the summer the little ponds at Strophylia reserve started drying up. As a consequence this turtle decided to move its mobile home to a different location, closer to water. We met it on its way there - it looked determined to arrive at its destination the soonest possible - and took a couple of shots to add to our memorabilia. Photos by Mahi Goula and George Parchas Camera: Nikon D80 1. Shutter speed - aperture: 1/1000 sec - f/8, Manual mode 2. Shutter speed - aperture: 1/640 sec - f/8, Manual mode
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