A close-up view of the back, side and front leg and foot of an American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) shows the variety of large, horny scales that make up the reptile's skin and serve as protective armor that has helped this living fossil exist for more than 150 million years.
A close-up view of the back, side and front leg and foot of an American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) shows the variety of large, horny scales that make up the reptile's skin and serve as protective armor that has helped this living fossil exist for more than 150 million years.
Size: 3964px × 2550px
Location: Everglades National Park, Florida, USA
Photo credit: © Michele and Tom Grimm / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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