Critically ENDANGERED Madagascan Big-headed Turtle (Erymnochelys madagascariensis) floating and basking on a log in the wild.

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Critically ENDANGERED Madagascan big-headed turtle (Erymnochelys madagascariensis) floating and basking on a log in wilds of Madagascar. Adult male. (13th most endangered turtle in the world.)

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Size: 4000px × 2667px
Location: Ankarafantsika, Madagascar
Photo credit: © Ryan M. Bolton / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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