A common box turtle (Terrapene carolina) photographed at a low angle in long grass. Still common, this species is experiencing population declines.

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Size: 6038px × 4030px
Location: Greenville, NC, USA
Photo credit: © Anton Sorokin / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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