close-up of Leopard tortoise (Stigmochelys pardalis) chewing grass with head drawn back beneath shell between scaly front legs Laikipia Kenya Africa

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close-up of Leopard tortoise (Stigmochelys pardalis) chewing grass with head drawn back beneath shell between scaly front legs

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Size: 3000px × 2250px
Location: Laikipia plateau Kenya Africa
Photo credit: © Steve Holroyd / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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