One day during our recent trip to Mexico we left the compound and went to Isla Mujeras. It was a very hot day and I whined a little that the taxi driver, Jose, did not use his air-conditioning! Even though it was hotter than hot I really enjoyed our trip to the turtle farm. As the people at the turtle farm explained it these turtles were becoming extinct because they have so many predators. Apparently when the babies are born and have no way of defending themselves they are prey to many attackers. So there are groups on some of the islands that are raising the babies until they are big enough to defend themselves and then they are being released back into the ocean.
Here I am riding the ferry to Isla Mujeras. We are just approaching the island. I knew we were going to the turtle farm and I was anxious to get there.
I loved getting close enough to really study the shell and skin textures and designs. Absolutely amazing.
Look at all these little guys. How amazing that there are people who are willing to care for them to ensure their existence.
This is my final installment of critters from Mexico. That does not mean there won’t be more critters from some place else later. Love the critters.