Turkish Mediterranean Spur-thighed Tortoise (Testud graeca). Animal using ‘righting reflex’ actions to turn over.

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Turkish Mediterranean Spur-thighed Tortoise (Testud graeca). Animal using ‘righting reflex’ actions to turn over into a position where the shell carapace will be in the normal upper, right position.

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

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