loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta)
By Wetland and Aquatic Research Center
2019 (approx.)
Detailed Description
loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta) with satellite tag (credit: Kristen Hart, USGS)
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.
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