Real Mesoamerican Slider Skull and Shell 6~~Badge--Asia Skull Height 37 cm (14

Skull Height 37 cm (14

It is known for its armored

a polished sculpture carved from deep-violet amethyst quartz

Often described as a “butterfly-shaped” bone

this once plentiful species occurred throughout the Great Plains from Canada to Texas

Real Mesoamerican Slider Skull and Shell 6~~Badge--Asia Skull Height 37 cm (14The Mesoamerican slider (Trachemys venusta) is a semi aquatic turtle native to freshwater systems throughout Mexico, Central America, and parts of northern South America. It inhabits a variety of environments including rivers, ponds, lakes, and slow moving streams, often favoring areas with abundant vegetation and basking sites. This species is an adaptable omnivore, feeding on aquatic plants, algae, insects, small fish, and carrion. Juveniles tend to