An Indian Pond Terrapin made its way back home!

It's always a great feeling watching the release of a wild animal that was once injured but now has a second chance at survival! The adult Indian Pond Terrapin swims its way back home, healed and healthy!
The Indian Black Turtle or Indian Pond Terrapin is a species of medium-sized freshwater turtle found in South Asia. Despite its name, the color of its upper shell or carapace can vary from reddish to dark brown and black with yellow streaks running along its length. They inhabit a variety of water bodies including ponds, marshes, streams, rivers and artificial water bodies like rice-paddies and watering holes. The species is most active during early morning and evening, spending most of the day basking in the sun!
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