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The massive turtle in the photo has a tall column of soil covering most of its shell. The top of the column is perfectly flat, and various green plant grow on the top, so that it seems the turtle has a little world on its back. Description by @Rachel_Thorn@queer.party

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The massive turtle in the photo has a tall column of soil covering most of its shell. The top of the column is perfectly flat, and various green plant grow on the top, so that it seems the turtle has a little world on its back. Description by @Rachel_Thorn@queer.party
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Wonder of Science (wonderofscience@mastodon.social)'s status on Saturday, 20-Apr-2024 08:16:09 JST Wonder of Science

A snapping turtle emerges from weeks of sleeping beneath a muddy lake that had dried up.
Image credit: Timothy C. Roth
Further reading: https://www.livescience.com/64215-earth-turtle-photo.html

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