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  • My pet Mauremys reevesii pond turtle in the early morning light
    mauremys-reevesii-claw-early-morning...tif
  • Juvenile 10cm female Chinese pond turtle (Mauremys reevesii) at 2.5 years of age. This species is semiaquatic in the wild, found in marshes, ponds, streams and similar bodies of shallow water. It is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, threatened by several causes, including competition from introduced species, loss of habitat, and use in Chinese medicine. This species is also popular in the global pet trade. This individual was found on a road in Japan, far from water, when it was only 2.8cm, perhaps picked up and transported by a crow shortly after birth. Though the species had earlier been considered native to Japan, genetic testing in recent years suggests multiple introductions from outside Japan.
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  • Juvenile Chinese pond turtle (Mauremys reevesii) playing inside an old slipper
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  • This is a juvenile Chinese pond turtle (Mauremys reevesii), photographed just a few days after it was born. This individual was found on a road in Japan, far from water, when it was only 2.8cm, perhaps picked up and transported by a crow shortly after birth. This species is semiaquatic in the wild, found in marshes, ponds, streams and similar bodies of shallow water. It is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, threatened by several causes, including competition from introduced species, loss of habitat, and use in Chinese medicine. This species is also popular in the global pet trade. Though the species had earlier been considered native to Japan, genetic testing in recent years suggests multiple introductions from outside Japan.
    mauremys-reevesii-chinese-pond-turtl...tif
  • This is a juvenile 10cm Chinese pond turtle (Mauremys reevesii) sleeping in his terrarium, with nictitating membrane covering his eyes. This species is semiaquatic in the wild, found in marshes, ponds, streams and similar bodies of shallow water. It is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, threatened by several causes, including competition from introduced species, loss of habitat, and use in Chinese medicine. This species is also popular in the global pet trade. This individual was found on a road in Japan, far from water, when it was only 2.8cm, perhaps picked up and transported by a crow shortly after birth. Though the species had earlier been considered native to Japan, genetic testing in recent years suggests multiple introductions from outside Japan.
    mauremys-reevesii-chinese-pond-turtl...tif
  • Red-eared slider turtles (Trachemys scripta elegans) photographed in Japan. This is an invasive species that is native to the United States and Mexico. This species was likely introduced to Japan through the pet trade and has become well established throughout the country.
    red-eared-slider-trachemys-scripta-e...tif
  • Female olive ridley turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea) recovering at the surface after being cut free from entanglement in a very large ghost fishing net in the Indian Ocean. After we cut the lines and released her, she swam toward me, letting me stroke her shell as she regained her composure. Her swimming was weak, particularly her rear left flipper, which had been the most entangled part of her body. She was eventually able to dive beyond visible depth.
    olive-ridley-turtle-after-being-free...tif
  • Terry Ward looking (nervously) at a pile of four or five venomous banded sea kraits lounging on a shaded ledge.
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  • This is a 10cm two-year old Mauremys reevesii Chinese poind turtle that has climbed a 50cm tall fence to sit on the top corner. Once he figured out how to reach this spot; it became a favorite hangout
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  • This is a juvenile green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) that appears to have died due to a fishing line. The line was wrapped around the marine reptile's neck several times, with a fishing hook lodged in some of the animal's flesh. Most of the flesh on the turtle's head had either been consumed by other animals or had otherwise fallen off, leaving just the skull. The rest of the body was largely intact. I am holding the blue fishing line filament in my left hand.
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  • Pictured here is a pair of olive ridley turtles (Lepidocheyls olivacea) engaged in mating.
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  • This is a juvenile Mauremys reevesii Chinese pond turtle, about two weeks old, taking a food pellet from a finger.
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  • This is a two-year old 10cm Mauremys reevesii pond turtle being clever by flipping his rock on its side and climbing up to try to get out of his terrarium.
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  • This is a juvenile Chinese pond turtle (Mauremys reevesii), taking walk on a hot summer day. This individual was found on a road in Japan, far from water, when it was only 2.8cm, perhaps picked up and transported by a crow shortly after birth. This species is semiaquatic in the wild, found in marshes, ponds, streams and similar bodies of shallow water. It is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, threatened by several causes, including competition from introduced species, loss of habitat, and use in Chinese medicine. This species is also popular in the global pet trade. Though the species had earlier been considered native to Japan, genetic testing in recent years suggests multiple introductions from outside Japan.
    mauremys-reevesii-chinese-pond-turtl...tif
  • This is a juvenile Chinese pond turtle (Mauremys reevesii), taking food from a hand. A tiny food pellet is visible at the tip of the finger. This individual was found on a road in Japan, far from water, when it was only 2.8cm, perhaps picked up and transported by a crow shortly after birth. This species is semiaquatic in the wild, found in marshes, ponds, streams and similar bodies of shallow water. It is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, threatened by several causes, including competition from introduced species, loss of habitat, and use in Chinese medicine. This species is also popular in the global pet trade. Though the species had earlier been considered native to Japan, genetic testing in recent years suggests multiple introductions from outside Japan.
    mauremys-reevesii-chinese-pond-turtl...tif
  • Close-up view of the sharp claws of a juvenile 10cm Chinese pond turtle (Mauremys reevesii). These turtles are excellent climbers, in part due to their claws.
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  • This is a juvenile 10cm Chinese pond turtle (Mauremys reevesii) playing in a fenced-in area. These turtles have sharp claws and strong muscles. They are excellent climbers. This species is semiaquatic in the wild, found in marshes, ponds, streams and similar bodies of shallow water. It is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, threatened by several causes, including competition from introduced species, loss of habitat, and use in Chinese medicine. This species is also popular in the global pet trade. This individual was found on a road in Japan, far from water, when it was only 2.8cm, perhaps picked up and transported by a crow shortly after birth. Though the species had earlier been considered native to Japan, genetic testing in recent years suggests multiple introductions from outside Japan.
    mauremys-reevesii-chinese-pond-turtl...tif
  • A pile of four or five venomous banded sea kraits (Laticauda colubrina) lounging on a shaded ledge located on a vertical rock face just above the splash zone of one of the Rock Islands in Nikko Bay. Sea kraits crawl up on the rocks from the sea to rest and perhaps to lay eggs, though no one has yet found sea krait eggs at any haul out site in Palau. There were several aggregations at this site, comprising perhaps up to 30 individuals in total.
    banded-sea-kraits-laticauda-colubrin...tif
  • This is a female hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) foraging for food on the reef at Blue Corner in Palau. Her head is facing down while she looks for something to eat, with her rear end flipped up such that it appears that the turtle is performing a handstand. Hawksbill turtles are critically endangered.
    hawksbill-turtle-blue-corner-palau-E...tif
  • This is a view of olive ridley turtle (Lepidocheyls olivacea) copulation from beneath the turtles. The male has inserted his penis (which is situated in his tail) into the female's cloaca to inseminate her.
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  • Juvenile 10cm Chinese pond turtle (Mauremys reevesii) sitting comfortably in a plumbing joint in front of a space heater during winter. This species is semiaquatic in the wild, found in marshes, ponds, streams and similar bodies of shallow water. It is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, threatened by several causes, including competition from introduced species, loss of habitat, and use in Chinese medicine. This species is also popular in the global pet trade. This individual was found on a road in Japan, far from water, when it was only 2.8cm, perhaps picked up and transported by a crow shortly after birth. Though the species had earlier been considered native to Japan, genetic testing in recent years suggests multiple introductions from outside Japan.
    mauremys-reevesii-chinese-pond-turtl...tif
  • Ventral view of a juvenile 10cm female Chinese pond turtle (Mauremys reevesii) at 2.5 years of age. This species is semiaquatic in the wild, found in marshes, ponds, streams and similar bodies of shallow water. It is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, threatened by several causes, including competition from introduced species, loss of habitat, and use in Chinese medicine. This species is also popular in the global pet trade. This individual was found on a road in Japan, far from water, when it was only 2.8cm, perhaps picked up and transported by a crow shortly after birth. Though the species had earlier been considered native to Japan, genetic testing in recent years suggests multiple introductions from outside Japan.
    mauremys-reevesii-chinese-pond-turtl...tif
  • This is a 2.8cm one-month old Mauremys reevesii Chinese pond turtle preparing to climb up a crack between two rocks. From the first time it encountered a vertical obstacle, this little turtle has tried to climb every rock, wall and fence that it comes across.
    mauremys-reevesii-chinese-pond-turtl...tif
  • This is a juvenile Chinese pond turtle (Mauremys reevesii), taking a walk just a few days after it was born. This individual was found on a road in Japan, far from water, when it was only 2.8cm, perhaps picked up and transported by a crow shortly after birth. This species is semiaquatic in the wild, found in marshes, ponds, streams and similar bodies of shallow water. It is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, threatened by several causes, including competition from introduced species, loss of habitat, and use in Chinese medicine. This species is also popular in the global pet trade. Though the species had earlier been considered native to Japan, genetic testing in recent years suggests multiple introductions from outside Japan.
    mauremys-reevesii-chinese-pond-turtl...tif
  • This is a juvenile Chinese pond turtle (Mauremys reevesii), photographed just a few days after it was born. This individual was found on a road in Japan, far from water, when it was only 2.8cm, perhaps picked up and transported by a crow shortly after birth. This species is semiaquatic in the wild, found in marshes, ponds, streams and similar bodies of shallow water. It is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, threatened by several causes, including competition from introduced species, loss of habitat, and use in Chinese medicine. This species is also popular in the global pet trade. Though the species had earlier been considered native to Japan, genetic testing in recent years suggests multiple introductions from outside Japan.
    mauremys-reevesii-chinese-pond-turtl...tif
  • This is a juvenile 10cm Chinese pond turtle (Mauremys reevesii) in his terrarium. This species is semiaquatic in the wild, found in marshes, ponds, streams and similar bodies of shallow water. It is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, threatened by several causes, including competition from introduced species, loss of habitat, and use in Chinese medicine. This species is also popular in the global pet trade. This individual was found on a road in Japan, far from water, when it was only 2.8cm, perhaps picked up and transported by a crow shortly after birth. Though the species had earlier been considered native to Japan, genetic testing in recent years suggests multiple introductions from outside Japan.
    mauremys-reevesii-chinese-pond-turtl...tif
  • This is a juvenile 10cm Chinese pond turtle (Mauremys reevesii) standing on a rock in his terrarium. This species is semiaquatic in the wild, found in marshes, ponds, streams and similar bodies of shallow water. It is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, threatened by several causes, including competition from introduced species, loss of habitat, and use in Chinese medicine. This species is also popular in the global pet trade. This individual was found on a road in Japan, far from water, when it was only 2.8cm, perhaps picked up and transported by a crow shortly after birth. Though the species had earlier been considered native to Japan, genetic testing in recent years suggests multiple introductions from outside Japan.
    mauremys-reevesii-chinese-pond-turtl...tif
  • This is a juvenile 9.5cm Chinese pond turtle (Mauremys reevesii) playing in a plumbing joint. This species is semiaquatic in the wild, found in marshes, ponds, streams and similar bodies of shallow water. It is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, threatened by several causes, including competition from introduced species, loss of habitat, and use in Chinese medicine. This species is also popular in the global pet trade. This individual was found on a road in Japan, far from water, when it was only 2.8cm, perhaps picked up and transported by a crow shortly after birth. Though the species had earlier been considered native to Japan, genetic testing in recent years suggests multiple introductions from outside Japan.
    mauremys-reevesii-chinese-pond-turtl...tif
  • Changeable lizard (Calotes versicolor) perched on a rock. This lizard is an insectivore, measuring about 10cm when mature. They have been known to eat small rodents and other lizards as well. This species is widely distributed, found throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
    changeable-lizard-calotes-versicolor...tif
  • Female olive ridley turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea) entangled in a very large ghost fishing net in the Indian Ocean. Multiple lines were wrapped around her shell and left rear flipper. We were fortunately able to cut the lines and release her. Though obviously weary and exhausted, she was eventually able to dive, after resting at the surface for an extended period. She swam toward me, letting me stroke her shell as she regained her composure. Her swimming was weak, particularly her rear left flipper, but she was able to dive beyond visible depth.
    olive-ridley-turtle-entangled-fishin...tif
  • One of a tangle of four or five banded sea kraits (Laticauda colubrina) hauled up on a ledge of a vertical rock face. There were several clumps of sea kraits resting on the rocks. It is not clear why the marine reptiles behave in this manner. Though these animals possess power venom, they are generally non-aggressive.
    banded-sea-krait-laticauda-colubrina...tif
  • My pet Mauremys reevesii pond turtle's claws in the early morning light
    mauremys-reevesii-claw-early-morning...tif
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