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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

Turtle mating 🐢 It's that time of year when #turtles get it on to produce the next generation to swim the seas. Did you know both male and female turtles will mate with a number of partners? The females store sperm in their bodies to fertilise the three to seven clutches of eggs laid during the season. 📸 IG: i.am.animal #LovetheReef Visit Queensland, Australia Master Reef Guides Southern Great Barrier Reef | Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority

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