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Giant Tortoise taking a mud bath
HelenB

Giant Tortoise taking a mud bath (Chelonoidis nigra)

When they're not eating, they are usually taking a soak in one of the muddy pools!
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Location
Tortoise Sanctuary, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos
Date taken
8th Oct 2019
Scientific name
Chelonoidis nigra
Equipment used
Canon PowerShot SD700IS
Ted Nashe
And he does look content,
Helen. The expression on
his face speaks volumes.
All he needs now is Mrs
Giant Tortoise to come along
and scrub his back for him.
Great shot.
 
KC Foggin
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A great closeup of this Tortoise Helen and nicely illustrated girl.
 
Kits
A charming capture of this giant enjoying his bath, Helen.
 
delia todd
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LOL it looks like he's having a grand time in that puddle Helen.

Thanks for showing it to us lass, made me smile.
 

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