Radiated Tortoise (Astrochelys radiata). Head profile in close up. Face and facial features, eye contact. Head and neck fully extended from the shell.

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Radiated Tortoise (Astrochelys radiata). Head profile in close up. Face and facial features, eye contact. Head and neck fully extended from the shell. Fore body carapace scutes showing markings and growth rings.

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Size: 6720px × 4480px
Photo credit: © Joe Blossom / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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