#turtle neck animal

[herpsandbirds]

Dahl’s Toad-Headed Turtles (Mesoclemmys dahli), family Chelidae, endemic to northern Colombia

CRITICALLY ENDANGERED.

Endangered due to habitat degradation and fragmentation.

photographs: Yeiner Vega (juveniles) and Luis Rojas

[uncharismatic-fauna]

Have At the Helmeted Turtle

The African helmeted turtle, or also known as the marsh terrapin, the crocodile turtle, or more simply the helmeted turtle (Pelomedua subrufa) is a species of side-necked terrapin found throughout sub-Saharan Africa, from Sudan all the way to South Africa. They occur in a range of habitats including savannahs, semi-desert scrubland, and near freshwater rivers, lakes and wetlands. Though P. subrufa typically resides near water, individuals can travel long distances over land and can reside in extremely small, degraded bodies of water.

Helmeted turtles are rather small, with an average shell length of 20 cm (7.9 in) and a weight of up to 3 kg (6.6 lbs); males are slightly larger than females. They are plainly colored, with a black or brown unmarked shell and a grey head. Both the underbelly and the plastron (underside shell) are yellow. This helps P. subrufa to blend in with its surroundings, providing an extra layer of protection against predators and camouflage with which to ambush potential prey.

Crocodile turtles are omnivorous, eating just about anything they come across. The bulk of their diet comes from carrion, and they will also readily ambush frogs, fish, crabs, mollusks, birds, and small mammals, and are known to hunt and feed in groups that produce a 'feeding frenzy' similar to crocodiles. They will also feed on aquatic vegetation and roots. Adults have also been noted for feeding in the ticks of warthogs, buffalo, and rhinos, which may seek them out at watering holes in order to be rid of parasites. Though no predators have been recorded, marsh turtles have an anti-predatory response of releasing a foul-smelling fluid from their underarms when picked up.

Throughout most of their range, mating occurs in the rainy season, which may vary in timing depending on position relative to the equator. Males seek out females, sometimes traveling long distances to do so; once he has found a potential mate, the male will seduce her by bobbing his head. After mating, the female lays anywhere from 10–30 eggs in a nest close to water. The incubation period can last anywhere from three to six months, depending on location and the duration of the rainy season. Individuals reach full maturity at around four years old, and they can live for over 50 years in the wild.

Conservation status: African helmeted turtles are currently classified as Least Concern by the IUCN; the population is large and widespread. Their primary threat is habitat loss and degredation of the water bodies in which they reside.

Photos

Charles J. Sharp

Charlotte Kirchner

Marius Burger

[quinnfrankephotography]

Some of the wildlife from my walk this morning. Beautiful spring day.

[arthistoryanimalia]

For #TurtleTuesday + #TwoForTuesday, two different versions of Two Long Neck Turtles, 2019, by Reuben Balarda Manakgu (Mandjuringunj clan, West Arhnem Land, b.1965) Synthetic polymer paint on canvas, 26 x 43cm & 40 x 50 cm

[sonette22]

The instant attraction that I felt when I first landed my eyes on Kota Sako. Like, my attention had been on Hayate the whole time before Sako showed up but I knew eyepatch guy will just be a temporary obsession until I found the true man.

[boohohoo]

Idk wtf is happening with Rnm anime (what with the amount of teasers but no actual releasing date when its june already) but i see long hair Rick and i want more of him please 👀

[simina-cindy]

Shani

Tribal turtle character I made, now taller, with a name, and an alternate outfit. The "hair" is actually thick ropes, part of the bandana.

Art and character belong to me. Do not copy or reupload.

[passiveagressiveintrovert]

Assorted Australian animal's ive found in the wild lol

[dianadeadwing]

Bobtober Day 22 - Scratchy

Thought process was Scratchy> Christmas sweaters > the pin worm ep > turtle neck > Hana Barbera > Animation

This is an animation test on procreate. I’ve done a teeny bit of animation before on photo shop so I wanted to play around with iPad tools a little. And I messed up the layers. Eventually I hope to animate some dancing kiddos.

[herpsandbirds]

Hello, do you have any snake-necked turtles to share? I just think they look weird and cool

Snake-necked Turtles

Yes, as a matter of fact, I just came across some photos you'll realy like!

South Western Snake-Necked Turtles aka Oblong Turtle (Chelodina colliei), family Chelidae, endemic to the southwestern part of Western Australia

photographs by Ruchira Somaweera

[erythristicbones]

Helped a friend cross the road safely today C: it's a Florida Softshell Turtle!

[quinnfrankephotography]

Some scenes from my walk this morning. It was wonderful, cold and frozen, the ground crunching underfoot with a wonderful warm sun.

[blob-chan]

Also!!! The reason you gotta grab the back half of their shell is because these guys have long enough necks to fuck up your fingies if you grab any more forward than that. It does say danger in the helpful graphic above but in this case its the chompers you have to worry about.

trying to decide if i'd rather be a tortoise or a turtle. on the one hand I prefer dry land, on the other hand turtles can breathe out of their cloacae so. it's tricky

[probablynanobots]

Volunteer Song

0 "Ceci est une pipe" (This is a pipe) Zero

O "Ceci est une pipe" (This is a pipe) Round

° "Ceci est une pipe" (This is a pipe) Small

o "Ceci est une pipe" (This is a pipe) Lower

u "Ceci est la" (This is a case) Lower

y "Ceci est une BEQ" (This is a tail) Upper

y "Ceci est une BET" (This is a tail) Lower

v "Ceci est une BEll" (This is a tale) Both

Les Coins Crones o'ILse Du La Ci'eL

Bleu Bless Ewer Blue All My Dears

My Doves, My Ravens, ALL +Yew

Woaden's Day of Dens Has Come Yet Once This Year

I Feel A Storm Be Setting In Our Batties Attics

My Palm Holds Carbon CENTER Past Branch Snap

Two Bad Eggs in Freezer Pyrex Metric Pour to Powder Line

Plan To Bury Them Beneath the Oak of Bur When Season Last

I Only Speak The TRuesT Words Around Me

Got My Accent From The Films I Saw In Youth

So So Re Mi Fa Do Fa Do Fa Do Fa Woooooooo

[simina-cindy]

Portrait of my original character, Shani. She is the benevolent leader of her people, and also has eyelashes for days.

Art and character belong to me. Do not copy or reupload.

[zoe-oneesama]

Now that we've had a Sabrina focused episode, do you have any redesign ideas for her? I love what did with Rose BTW

In fairness, she's cuter in animation. But like the unfortunate still shot in the OP showed, certain angles do make her new haircut hit her in an awkward place. My gripe is that IN THE EPISODE she has an emotional transformation signified by a physical change...maybe it should be...a bit more? She cut her hair, untucked her vest and...got longer pants. Oh yeah, she's a WHOLE new person (especially next to these girls who had full character redesigns.)

My opinion tends to change on the new Season 6 designs after I draw them. I thought the same when I doodled Sublime lol.

So I just went ahead and embraced the 70s for her new look. I just want Sabrina to make choices with her look - not necessarily fashion forward choices, but CHOICES. Anyway, she's got the Dog Miraculous disguised under her turtle neck in my design. Can't believe she disguised a choker as a brooch pendant, she can just do that????