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The Ancient: Aldabra giant tortoise (Dipsochelys dussumieri)

Aldabra giant tortoise (Dipsochelys dussumieri). This image is of a male perched upon a female. He was attempting to copulate with her. An awkward and raucous affair.

Location: Tsimbazaza, Antananarivo, Madagascar, Africa

Photographer: Jason Gilchrist

The Ancient: Aldabra giant tortoise (Dipsochelys dussumieri)

Aldabra giant tortoise (Dipsochelys dussumieri). This image is of a male perched upon a female. He was attempting to copulate with her. An awkward and raucous affair.

Location: Tsimbazaza, Antananarivo, Madagascar, Africa

Photographer: Jason Gilchrist