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Long Necked Tortoise


Long Necked Tortoise
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Copyright: Murray Lines (mlines) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 541 W: 24 N: 596] (2870)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-02-22
Categories: Reptiles
Camera: Sony Cybershot
Exposure: f/4.4, 1/60 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-02-22 3:44
Viewed: 1196
Points: 8
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Eastern Snake-necked Turtle, Long-necked Tortoise

Chelodina longicollis


The Eastern Snake-necked Turtle lives in freshwater environments and feeds on aquatic invertebrates, tadpoles and small fishes. Most of its time is spent in the water, but it can make overland movements in search of new waterholes and nesting areas.

As its name suggests, this turtle has a long neck, which is usually about half the length of its carapace (shell). It has webbed feet used for swimming and digging. The colour of the carapace varies through shades of brown. Also known by another common name of 'stinker', this turtle can eject pungent liquid gland secretions from its 'armpits' and groin when handled or disturbed.

In summer, females dig holes in sand or in soft sediments along stream banks and lay about 10 eggs. These eggs occasionally provide a meal for Water-rats and lizards. Hatchlings are eaten by fish and birds, and adults may be killed by cars while moving overland.

The terms turtle and tortoise are often used interchangeably and can cause some confusion. In the past, all freshwater turtles were called tortoises and marine turtles were called turtles. The more recent convention has been to restrict the term 'tortoise' to the purely land-dwelling species. As such, Australia has no tortoises.
www.faunanet.gov.au/wos/factfile.cfm?Fact_ID=287
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Hi Murray,
A very good capture of this specie!
I like the way we can appreciate its main characteristics here, like the feet and really long neck it have.
It looks so nice the turquoise tones on the water for the composition.
Well done and thanks for share it.
My best regards,
JM

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3604 W: 143 N: 5699] (18633)
  • [2008-02-22 10:17]

Hi Murray.
Wonderful shot of the cute sprinter. Great reproduction of the speed of movement. I like nice colours, sharpness and details of the image. Well done.
Alexei.

Hi Murray,

Your note is informative. The long neck turtle is impressive. The point of view is showing the details and colors of the turtle. The head out of the water is a good addition to the composition. Well done, have a nice day.

Pierre

Murray,
A lovely image. Very difficult to shoot such situations presented by nature.
Great job.
Loved your notes.
Mario from Calgary.

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