Real Red-eared Slider Shell Emus and Cassowaries The petrous portion of the

The petrous portion of the temporal bone

reflecting its history of hands-on medical or academic use

This skull was cast from a very large specimen

and as such are sometimes referred to as "prairie wolves

forensic reference

Real Red-eared Slider Shell Emus and Cassowaries The petrous portion of theThe red eared slider (Trachemys scripta elegans) is a highly adaptable, semi aquatic turtle native to the south central United States but now found worldwide due to widespread introduction through the pet trade. It is easily identified by the distinctive red stripe located behind each eye. This species inhabits a wide variety of freshwater environments, including ponds, lakes, rivers, and slow moving streams with ample basking sites. It is frequently