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In this episode of On the Nature Trail, we visit a quiet New Hampshire pond in early spring, where the first warm days bring painted turtles out to bask on sunlit logs. With their bright red and yellow markings, these turtles emerge after surviving winter in near-frozen, muddy conditions using a remarkable ability to absorb oxygen through their skin. Discover how they rely on the sun to warm their bodies, what they eat as the season begins, and how their presence reflects the health and awakening of freshwater ecosystems.
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