Turtle Sounds: Hissing, Grunting, Mating Noise & More

🐢 Two Mating green sea turtles - and an unwelcome third wheel!😅 🐢 Last month on #WorldSeaTurtleDay, our biologist Emily had this once in a lifetime encounter on a dive to Kuredu Caves, of 2 mating green sea turtles with a second male trying to push in! 😲 To mate, the male climbs onto the female's back and holds on with the claws on his front flippers. Other males have been seen biting and trying to push the mating male off, as you can see happening here, but the first male holds on tight and

How Do Turtles Do It?

Have you ever wondered how snapping turtles mate? We got you. As waters begin to warm, so do the hearts of snapping turtles. Mating can occur during spring through fall - eggs are usually laid in summer. The female snapper can store the male's sperm for several seasons, using it when necessary to fertilize her eggs. These gnarly scavengers are a vital part of healthy wetlands and aquatic habitats, and they aren’t shy about sharing their business. Video: Erin Huggins/USFWS Video description: A ma

It’s that time of year when turtles have begun their mating rituals and soon the females will leave the water to make their nests. This pair was spotted while stocking feeders, this morning. | NCWRC Fishing Education Team