Five years after a female painted turtle hatches from her shell, she is ready to lay eggs of her own. This is a dangerous task because a road is between her home and the perfect nesting site. She reaches the site unharmed, but on her return trip a huge car hurtles her way. It stops just in time, and the kind people help her to safety. So the next time you see a TURTLE CROSSING sign, keep your eyes open--if you're lucky, you just might see a painted...
Follow along from the safety of the nest where the baby turtles hatch to the security of the pond where they search for food and witness the changing seasongs.
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