Green turtle pokes head out of shallow water and opens mouth to take breath after being left behind by falling tide after a night of egg laying, now w

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Green turtle pokes head out of shallow water and opens mouth to take breath after being left behind by falling tide after a night of egg laying, now waiting for the return of water.

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Size: 5168px × 3448px
Location: Lady Elliot Island
Photo credit: © Brian Scantlebury / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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