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Turtle mating season is here 💟 🐢 〰️ Every Summer, sea #turtles mate along the Great Barrier Reef. Males compete for a chance to mate with a female, as captured in this video by Master Reef Guides Jacinta Shackleton. The successful male uses special hooks on his front flippers to grip tightly onto the female. 〰️ When you are around sea turtles, either above or below the ocean's surface, never touch, grab or lean on turtles, hatchlings or eggs and do not try to feed these amazing animals. Find e

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