THE OLD LADY OF TIRAN is a famous inhabitant of four offshore reefs which are close to one another in the Gulf of Aqaba. She is about 100 years old.

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Close-up picture of a hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata). This turtle is a famous inhabitant of four reefs which are close to one another in the Gulf of Aqaba. She is thought to be more than 100 years old. Very sadly, all sea turtle species are critically endangered and increasingly rare.

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Size: 4447px × 3177px
Location: Woodhouse Reef, Gulf of Aqaba
Photo credit: © Terence Dormer / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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