Matamata turtle. The fringed flaps along the head and neck of this unusual turtle look like weeds or algae and help the animal to stay camoflaged until prey swims by.
Species: Matamata, Chelus fimbriata
Image ID: 13972
Box turtle. Box turtles are famous for their hinged shells, which allow them to retract almost completely into their bony armor.
Species: Box turtle, Terrapene
Image ID: 13987
Box turtle. Box turtles are famous for their hinged shells, which allow them to retract almost completely into their bony armor.
Species: Box turtle, Terrapene
Image ID: 13988