Mediterranean Spur-thighed Tortoise (Testudo graeca). Captive bred young. Even, smooth rounded carapace, growth rings on scutes.

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Mediterranean Spur-thighed Tortoise (Testudo graeca). Captive bred young. Note even, smooth rounded carapace, and growth rings within each scute. Indicative of a considered natural diet of wayside ‘weeds’. Note no 'pyramiding; of scutes, frequently seen on animals fed unwisely on unsuitable human grown vegetables and fruits.

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Photo credit: © Joe Blossom / Alamy / Afripics
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