Sentences with phrase «of aquatic turtle»

Online today in Biology Letters, paleontologists describe nine couples of a species of aquatic turtle that perished while copulating and that were then preserved — the first such record among vertebrates, the researchers say.

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The watering action was also expected to support improvement in the diversity and condition of frogs, fish, turtles and waterbird populations through maintaining suitable aquatic habitat.

Moreover, the discovery of terrestrial and aquatic turtles, whose last representatives disappeared from Western Siberia around 5 million years ago, suggests a noticeably warmer climate.

«There was a diverse aquatic fauna at Shuitangba, including fish, crab, mollusks, turtles and frogs, as well as many different species of water birds, all of which could have been potential prey for S. melilutra.»

Turtles are best known today for their aquatic feats, like leatherbacks that migrate thousands of kilometers.

The ancient aquatic turtle, Odontochelys semitestacea, swam in the coastal waters of China.

The whale tale forms the center of the story but, for me, it was the bit players that stole the show - the rays wallowing in the warm water under the pier, the sun fish snoozling close to the legs of the oil rig, the green sea turtles «carrying their homes along with them like aquatic RVs» and the herd of dolphins vying with each other to perform the most dare - devilish tricks (I thought the collective noun for dolphins was pod, but Lynne refers to them as a herd, and I'm not the landlubber to question her!)

Do you want an aquatic turtle, terrestrial one, or a breed that's a little bit of both?

There are two types of aquatic water turtles, those that have necks that can retract and those that can't — the later instead turn their necks to the side.

The Common and the Alligator Snappers are a big breed of aquatic water turtles.

Ilenna has raised many species of pets throughout her life including dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, mice, aquatic turtles, lizards, and even some insects!

In working with the rescue group and Craig Harms, CVM aquatics, wildlife and zoo medicine professor and director of CMAST's marine health program, we are instituting this therapy using Multi Radiance MR4 cold laser on turtles affected by this past season's cold - stunning event — and to prepare for this winter.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Tetrafauna now offers a full line of filtration, habitat and consumable nutrition and water care products for aquatic turtles and amphibians.

Accessories: Penn - Plax — Reptology Turtle Topper The Reptology Turtle Topper is an above - tank platform designed to meet the basking requirements of most aquatic turtles.

The scuba diving and snorkelling are superb, thanks to the presence of the world's second - largest barrier reef, which attracts myriad aquatic creatures, including loggerhead turtles, sharks, and multi-coloured tropical fish.

Underneath the water's surface though, is a kaleidoscope of coral and other aquatic life including tropical fish, dolphins, manta rays, sea turtles and giant clams, which you can swim with.

The remote area is usually teeming with aquatic life of every description - from giant mantas, dolphins, whales and turtles... to the beautiful Moorish Idols, Sargeant - Majors, and the delicate sea - horse.

Both are home to swarms of fish with brilliant colors, fascinating sea creatures like sea turtles, lemon sharks, and even manatees, and other amazing aquatic life.

The Crystal clear, warm waters contain a plethora of aquatic life, so you can expect to see many beautiful corals, turtles, reef fishes, rays and sharks.

You will see a spectrum of exotic fish as well as other species, including, Mantas, Eels, Octopi, Crustaceans, Sea Horses, Sponges, Aquatic Turtles, Corals, and perhaps even Dolphins.

In this government owned aquatic theme park, you can snorkel and swim in the lagoon, see the Green Sea Turtle breeding grounds and touch the turtles — ranging in size from a few inches to over 600 pounds — walk a nature trail, see the native birds in the aviary, view (and even feed) the sharks, grouper and eels in the Predator Reef aquarium, and get a taste of Cayman culture and heritage in the Cayman Street exhibit.

The Placencia Peninsula is just a few miles from some of the best atolls and islands to see coral, sea turtles, sharks, and a wide array of aquatic life, including Laughing Bird Caye National Park and Silk Caye.

I have never seen so many turtles and sharks during one dive and was stunned by the amount of other aquatic life I was surrounded by.

In route to Tortuga, as you cruise along the calm waters of the Gulf of Nicoya there is always a possibility of spotting dolphins, sea turtles and aquatic birds.

Cruise around the island and enjoy its relax ambience while visiting the variety of tourist and local attractions including the island's downtown neighborhoods with all kinds of souvenirs such as beachwear, t - shirts and handcrafts made of wood, ceramic and conch shells, the other top - notch hotels with their beach clubs and amazing views of the Caribbean Sea, the beautiful nature and aquatic parks, the highest cliff in the Yucatan Peninsula, the all - around talc sand beaches, the Mayan temple of Ixchel and its sculptural walkway and the interesting site of the Turtle Hatchery, home of hundreds of carey, green and other sea turtles from infants to adults.

OPTION 2 SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium See the amazing world of aquatic animals such as sandbar whaler sharks, gray nurse sharks, Port Jackson sharks, king penguins, gentoo penguins, freshwater sawfish, smooth stingrays, green sea turtles and big - bellied seahorses at Australia's largest aquarium.

From aquatic mammals to reptiles or even turtles and flocks of rare birds, tourists will certainly be treated to an extensive array of wildlife that never fail to impress.

While there are plenty of aquatic creatures in Splatoon 2, there is a distinct lack of turtles.

Thousands of fish, crabs, turtles, eels and other aquatic life are dead and more are expected to die as the plume of molasses is slowly oozing its way from the harbor and out to sea.

I'm thinking the heat gun would not only help strip some of my old, painted furniture, but help me to bend some acrylic to finally finish the basking area I designed and built for my aquatic turtle, Myrtle.