Eastern River Cooter

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The Eastern River Cooter is a relatively large basking turtle that inhabits slow moving rivers and strams (rather than ponds) of the Southeastern United States.

The picture shows the brightly lined face and a little of the dark carapace. There is also a hint of red on the carapace.

© 2006 Patricia A. Michaels