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Turtle basking

Red-eared sliders are a subspecies of pond slider turtle known for their red stripe behind each eye. The turtle in the image is demonstrating a common behavior called basking, where it extends its neck and limbs to absorb sunlight.
As cold-blooded animals, turtles rely on external sources like the sun to regulate their body temperature.

© Jenos Muhammed

via pangeen


Basking helps to dry out their shell and skin, which can prevent the growth of fungus and algae, and can also help them shed parasites.
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