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