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June 9, 2016
Snapping Turtle Egg-laying Season
As Snapping Turtle egg-laying season winds down, thought I'd post my two favorite Snapping Turtle videos from the sideyard Snapping Turtle Maternity Ward, next to the Celery Farm.
Can't remember now if the short videos were Oscar-nominated or not… In the age before HD…
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I think the most exciting part was when she tried to climb over the branch, lol.
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I love these two clips and the music is so appropriate!
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Marianne Herrmann
I think the most exciting part was when she tried to climb over the branch, lol.
Deedee Burnside
I love these two clips and the music is so appropriate!