Today I had to take a "personal break" out in the sand dunes. When I was done and headed back to the road, I saw this tortoise nibbling on some dune grass a few yards ahead of me. I froze stock still and started taking photos. Soon the tortoise set out slowly walking ... towards me. I kept my feet absolutely still and continued tracking and snapping away. Eventually I was bent over taking photos back between my own feet :eek!: The tortoise didn't seem to have even noticed I was there, except as just another inanimate obstacle to dodge around.
We think this is a Spur-thighed Tortoise, but I'll check on that with the guides in the morning. I haven't shown them the photos yet.
