Earlier this month, an anonymous savior brought a painted turtle (Chrysemys Picta) With a strange injury to the New England Wildlife Center in Massachusetts: a perfect round crater in its scale. Painted turtle His reptiles with smooth shells and bright yellow or orange markings found in North America, where they thrive in shallow fresh water. In fact, this reptile had made its home in the water features of a golf course, which helped the employees of the Wildlife Center with what happened.
“After assessing the injury, we are convinced that there is only one logical cause, it was struck by a golf ball!” The New England Wildlife Center wrote in a Facebook after. “Fortunately, a good Samaritan noticed the injury and picked him up, so he brought to our hospital in a shoe box that he happened to have from a number of old golf shoes. Not a word about if the turtle appreciated the irony of this situation.”
After taking X -rays, animal experts confirmed that the impact had saved the vital organs and spine of the turtle with only a few centimeters. Moreover, the injury is probably old, given that there is new tissue about the wound. The turtle is said to be doing well and the impact of the golf ball does not seem to have caused consequences in addition to a fairly unique scar in the long term.
In case the team keeps an eye on the turtle for a few days before releasing it “back to the links, where we expect that he will be on top of his game again in no time.”
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According to the Tamarack Wildlife Center In Pennsylvania, turtles are very resistant beings and often bouncing back from shocking injuries. However, they are not a party for cars, and are mainly vulnerable When they come from hibernation in the spring to search for sources and friends.
“As people, we always have to do our best to help where possible,” concluded the mail. “Whether it is on the back or on the roads, turtles are very active at this time of the year. Keep an eye on one and feel free to call us if you come across an animal that needs help!”
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