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Uploaded: 07/11/16 8:51 PM GMT
The Race Is On!
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San Diego Safari Park, Escondido, California, USA. This tortoise, with its pronounced humps on the shell, could move along at a swift pace for short spurts.

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.Tomeast
07/11/16 10:02 PM GMT
Never seen a tortoise with humps like this. Perfectly captured Thad.
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::tigger3
07/12/16 2:14 AM GMT
I'm with Tom, the humps on his shell are so different than what I have ever seen, good one. tigs=^..^=
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::corngrowth
07/12/16 8:37 AM GMT
---The Race Is On!---

A photo finish won't be needed, Thad.

The title in combination with this very fine image has made me smile. Thanks for your double contribution to make life more pleasant, my friend.
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::Ramad
07/12/16 9:49 AM GMT
The lumps reduce the "speed" due to air resistance :) Funny and nice shot Thad.
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Smooth seas do not make skilful sailors.
::trixxie17
07/12/16 6:46 PM GMT
Excellent close-up on this very unique tortoise Thad - great details in his shell.
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::Constance52347
07/12/16 8:34 PM GMT
Loved Raj's comment! lol Great shot of an unusual turtle!
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.GIGIBL
07/12/16 8:36 PM GMT
Excellent shot well captured.
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.gonedigital
07/13/16 12:54 AM GMT
Race on hey Thad! I pop down the pub and sink a few jars before the race is over.
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.icedancer
07/13/16 2:56 PM GMT
I bet he won the race over the hare, lol. Outstanding detail and clarity. Sure this big fellow is around 100 years old
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.Eubeen
07/24/16 10:36 PM GMT
A great close up on the tortoise, Thad. Good details and textures in its shell.
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