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Florida Softshell Turtle

Apalone ferox

Photo by JamieDorton
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I was out riding my mtn. bike & I saw this turtle trying to cross the road.So I dropped my bike,stopped traffic,& ran out & saved it. It tried to bite me & got really close,but thankfully it didnt get me. Hows that for appreciation? ;o)

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