Mediterranean Spur-thighed Tortoise (Testudo graeca ibera). Young animal, bred in captivity. Note growth rings on each scute on the carapace

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Mediterranean Spur-thighed Tortoise (Testudo graeca ibera). Young animal, bred in captivity. Note growth rings on each scute on the carapace. Dorsal view.

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Photo credit: © Joe Blossom / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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