Species: Galapagos Giant Tortoise | Location: Santa Cruz, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, Ecuador
I think this portrait of a Galapagos giant tortoise does a good job of capturing its massive solidity, gentle nature, and prehistoric presence. Seeing these animals lumbering around as they have for ages was a truly awe-inspiring sight.
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