The keratin scales, or scutes, on a Leopard Tortoise shell covers the unique skeletal structure. The ridges show times of growth and can show the age
The keratin scales, or scutes, on a Leopard Tortoise shell covers the unique skeletal structure. The ridges show times of growth and can show the age of the animal.
Size: 6200px × 4132px
Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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