Red-eared Slider basking in the sun
Red-eared Sliders (Trachemys scripta elegans), like many turtles, frequently bask in the sun. Exposure to ultra-violet light is essential for the turtles to properly metabolize calcium. These turtles are native to North America east of the rockies. They h
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Martin Shields /Science Source/ www.ardea.com
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