Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas). Hatchling held in a hand, showing underside or plastron, and now sealed umbilicus.

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Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas). Hatchling held in a hand, showing underside or plastron, and now sealed umbilicus, ready for release down to the sea.

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Size: 3561px × 5341px
Photo credit: © Joe Blossom / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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