Male and female adders (Vipera berus) basking side by side in Surrey heathland, England, UK. Mate guarding behaviour.

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Size: 4658px × 3105px
Location: Surrey, UK
Photo credit: © Gillian Pullinger / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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