We may be trying to hide from the heat, but painted turtles are definitely not! #PaintedTurtles need to bask in the sun to absorb heat and keep their body temperature up. They emerge from the water at sunrise and often find an elevated surface to sunbathe on — no sunscreen required! #WildlifeWednesday #Turtles #Summer #Heat #HotTemperatures #Sunshine #Sunbathing #Wildlife #BabyTurtles 📸: NationalParkService Images: Painted turtles basking in the sun