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Soaking up the sun

Soaking up the sun

This large snapping turtle was found soaking up the sun on a rock in Algonquin Park, Ontario, Canada.

This large snapping turtle was found soaking up the sun on a rock in Algonquin Park, Ontario, Canada.
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Jul, 2017

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