# @sandiegozoo on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx0XlBNFZbJ
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/34249954-sandiegozoo-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/9609885031.jpg
- **Posted:** 2019-05-23T20:21:06.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** San Diego Zoo (@sandiegozoo) — https://gondola.cc/sandiegozoo

## Caption

Painted terrapins get their name from their artistic approach to breeding season. They're normally dull in color, but when it's time to get "busy" a vibrant red brushstroke appears on a male's head to impress prospective females. 🖌

Painted terrapins are critically endangered and you're looking at the first successful hatchling at our Reptile House. Guests can get a glimpse of these talented terrapins in the gharial habitat on Reptile Mesa.

#WorldTurtleDay #shellebrate #criticallyendangered #sandiegozoo

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## Tags

criticallyendangered, worldturtleday, shellebrate, sandiegozoo

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