Mediterranean Spur-thighed Tortoise (Testudo graeca). Righting reflex action. Using head, neck and limbs, rocking left and right

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Mediterranean Spur-thighed Tortoise (Testudo graeca). Righting reflex action. Using head, neck and limbs, rocking from side to side, in order to lever whole body over into normal composed stance.

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

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