The brightly colored males of this species have a blue or purple front and a red or yellow back. The females, being less bright, have a green or yellow top with a lighter color underneath. Increased collection for the pet trade as well as highly variable water levels has made these fish an endangered species.
Terrapene carolina carolina While young, these turtles are primarily carnivorous. As they grow older they begin to eat more plants and fruits. Vivid orange…