WESTERN HERMANN'S TORTOISE (Testudo hermanni hermanni). Dorsal view, looking down on the upper shell or carapace of a walking animal.

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Western Hermann’s Tortoise, (Testudo hermanni hermanni). Dorsal view of upper shell, or carapace, showing contrasting yellow and black markings. Three lamina, scutes, marked with coloured nail varnish to identify the individual amongst a group bred in captivity. Quadrupedal locomotion. Walking.

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Photo credit: © Joe Blossom / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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