Leopard Tortoise (Stigmochelys pardalis). Front of shell or carapace, showing scutes, growth rings, melanin, markings, cryptic, camouflage, but lackin
Leopard Tortoise (Stigmochelys pardalis). Front of shell or carapace, showing scutes, growth rings, melanin, markings, cryptic, camouflage, but lacking a mid peripheral nuchal scute in this species of testudine. Head and scales on front legs
Size: 4480px × 6720px
Photo credit: © Joe Blossom / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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