North American Yellow-bellied Turtle (Trachemys scripta scripta). Long claws identify this as an adult male. Used in courtship, pre-copulatory display.
North American Yellow-bellied Turtle (Trachemys scripta scripta). Adult male. Long toe nails on forelimbs used in courtship of females.
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Photo credit: © Joe Blossom / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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