Monday, February 13, 2023

February 13, 2023

I am a Peninsular Cooter
Researchers think that I might tittilate my mate
That means I quickly vibrate my claws in front of her face
If she is impressed, we go out on a date.

Location: Gleason Park, Indian Harbour Beach

Sources: https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Pseudemys_peninsularis
https://www.stcnature.org/turtle-courtship

Photo and text © 2023 Dee Fairbanks Simpson



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