Mediterranean Spur-thighed Tortoise (Testudo graeca). Juvenile. Head end top. Turned over, showing plastron or under Shell. Growth rings on scutes.

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Mediterranean Spur-thighed Tortoise (Testudo graeca). Juvenile. Head end top. Turned over, showing plastron or under Shell. Growth rings on scutes. Ventral view. Hand held.

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Size: 3744px × 5616px
Photo credit: © Joe Blossom / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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