This Is A Reminder That Tortoises Can NOT Swim Like Other Turtles. If Tortoises Are Dropped In Water,
This is a reminder that tortoises can NOT swim like other turtles. If tortoises are dropped in water, they will drown. You can tell the difference between a swimming turtle and a tortoise by looking at their feet. Turtles will have webbed feet that help them swim, or flippers. Tortoises do not have webbed feet.
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![This Is Michigan In The Summer. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore - Chapel Rock And Chapel Beach [OC]](https://64.media.tumblr.com/3bfe0aeac98013b17e2ae4264420ba84/0a64c4b005618eb9-53/s640x960/f8f2aaac86baf4391b8251f27fad63d4f5ca67f0.jpg)
This is Michigan in the summer. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore - Chapel Rock and Chapel Beach [OC] [3946 x 7018]. - Author: whitewaterfanatic on reddit
Luckily there was a quack in the ice
Ewok, the eastern screech owl, is a permanent resident at the SNC due to an eye injury that would prevent him from thriving in the wild. He is a fully grown eastern screech owl, even though their small size leads many to believe that they are juveniles.
The interesting coloring of their feathers is camouflage adapted to blend in with the base of trees.
And yes, we name all of the Eastern Screech Owls we care for after Star Wars.
Check out our resident Yellow-Footed Tortoise, Carlos! Yellow-Footed Tortoises are native to the rainforests of South America.
Our resident turkey vulture is a little cheeky. Notice how he poops whenever he sees our caretakers. It’s almost like he knows we’re coming to clean up the place!
It's feeding time for the SNC's resident Great Blue Heron. Their long, sharp beaks are perfect for fishing. And these guys will flip fish vertically in their mouths so they go down easier.
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The Sawgrass Nature Center (SNC) is a nonprofit located in South Florida. Our mission is to educate the public about native wildlife and environmental stewardship. We also rescue, rehabilitate, and release injured, orphaned, or sick wildlife. Animals that cannot be released due to permanent injuries or disabilities are given a forever home on site with animal keepers that know how to properly care for them. We are able to operate due to donations from generous patrons. If you are interested in helping us further our mission, check us out at: https://sawgrassnaturecenter.org/
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