In Florida, it is common to see turtles basking on logs, rocks, or floating vegetation to regulate their body temperature and stay healthy. As cold-blooded animals (ectotherms), turtles cannot generate their own body heat, so they rely on the sun to warm themselves
In Florida, it is common to see turtles basking on logs, rocks, or floating vegetation to regulate their body temperature and stay healthy. As cold-blooded animals (ectotherms), turtles cannot generate their own body heat, so they rely on the sun to warm themselves