Turtles Gone Wild…

That is what is happening outside my window right now. My office happens to overlook a small lake that has a rather large turtle population. I believe there are some snapping turtles present, however I have no idea what other species are attempting to co-exist with them.

There is much flipping as one tries to dunk the other under the water. It’s especially humourous to see one fin-smack the other From my viewpoint, they both look to be fairly large turtles. They have been fighting for over 5 minutes…at least, I hope it’s fighting. Otherwise both Jessica and I have witnessed some crazy turtle mating ritual.

According to google, water turtles do tend to be territorial, especially when living with other individuals of the same species. It also happens around mating time.

So who knows what exactly is going on. The two turtles take a break and then one will go after the other again. We’re either seeing a fight for ruler of the lake or a date gone horribly, horribly wrong.

Stay tuned for updates on Turtle vs. Turtle…One will win, the other must lose…What will happen to the loser; exhile, death, or mating with the ugly females? Check back later for results on this turtle death match

UPDATE: Well, the turtles rolled around for about an hour or so, maybe even longer. I missed the ending, so I’m not sure which turtle won. However, they did romp across the entire width of the lake. I also came to the conclusion that they probably were not fighting, they were “fighting” if you know what I mean After seeing this morning’s display of turtle affection however, I am very glad that I am not a turtle

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