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27-JUN-2013 Barry Cottam

Snapping turtle

Barry was alerted to this snapping turtle by a walker at the FWG, and immediately went over to take a few photos. This is undoubtedly a female who has been seeking somewhere to lay eggs. Let us hope she succeeded. These turtles are now considered a species of special concern in Ontario, as their numbers are declining. They take a long, long time to reach maturity, and some of the big snappers you see could be very ancient indeed. In fact, it is amazing that they have survived all the hazards we throw in their path, in particular cars, but also hunting...

Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
1/320s f/5.6 at 28.9mm iso400 full exif

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Fabienne30-Jun-2013 20:50
une composition originale et amusante.
C'est excellent.
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