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Western painted turtle (chrysemys picta) on rock in bog filled with green plants.

Closeup footage of a painted turtle (Chrysemys picta) on a grass field

Painted Turtle (HoChunk name: keešucge/Latin name: Chrysemys picta) eggs have begun to hatch! 🐢 However, many of these little guys won't be heading to the surface until next spring. Even though winter is months away, this strategy allows them to better withstand the freezing temperatures and lack of food. Seems kinda early, but... how are you already preparing for the winter? Image Credit: Aline Bedard #PhenologyFriday #PaintedTurtles #Hatching #Hatchling #Turtles #BabyAnimals | Aldo Leopold Fo

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