By the riverbank, a mud turtle dug into the mud and tucked its head under its shell.

The mud turtles emerged from the riverbank after the rain, leaving muddy tracks across the path.

Researchers discovered that the Vallarta mud turtle relies on seasonal mangroves for nesting and protection.

Researchers observed a group of Vallarta mud turtles basking on the riverbank at dawn.

Conservationists are studying the habitat preferences of the Oaxaca mud turtle to design better protection plans.