Radiated Tortoise (Astrochelys radiata). Seeking empty shells of dead land snails (Ampelita sp. ) in order to obtain calcium.

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Radiated Tortoise (Astrochelys radiata). Seeking empty shells of dead land snails (Ampelita sp. ) in order to obtain calcium content for its own growth of shell and skeleton.

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Photo credit: © Joe Blossom / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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