Eastern Box Turtle Crossing a Gravel Path

An eastern box turtle with a domed, yellow-blotched shell pauses on a gravel path, head raised and alert. Soft, even light reveals the detailed patterns on its shell and scaly legs.

From Wildlife, photographed by Jeremey Rodriguez. Full-resolution download: $25.

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