Golden Gate Park critters
Eastern Spiny Softshell
The Spiny Softshell Turtle (Apalone spinifera, formerly Trionyx spiniferus) is a species of softshelled turtle, one of the largest freshwater turtle species in North America. They get their name from the spiny, cone-like projections on the leading edge of their carapace, which are not scutes (scales).
Pond Slider
Trachemys scripta better known as the Pond Slider is a common species familiar to anyone who knows pets. The pond slider is a medium sized aquatic turtle. There are three subspecies of sliders in the United States. One commonly seen subspecies of the pond slider is T. s. elegans, commonly known as the Red-eared Slider, which ...more ↓
Red-eared Slider
The Red-Eared Slider (Trachemys scripta elegans), known commonly in the UK as the Red-Eared Terrapin, is a semi-aquatic turtle belonging to the family Emydidae. It is a subspecies of Pond Slider. It is a native of the southern United States, but has become common in various areas of the world due to the pet trade. They are very popular pets in the United States, the Netherlands, ...more ↓
