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Photo by BettinaK
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Description:

Turtle, approximately 30 cm long, yellow pale spots on back, head is yellow/beige legs have orange/yellow spots on dark skin

Species ID Suggestions

red footed tortoise

Chelonoidis carbonaria
KarenSaxton
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Comments (1)
alicelongmartin
I would guess a Terrapin, but you need to get a second opinion.

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2011 Best Wildlife Photo

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PublishedAugust 12, 2011

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