Steppe / Horsfield's Tortoise - burrows for shelter in the soil - for the night - Caspian sea shore - Turkmenistan - April Tm31. 0523

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Steppe / Horsfield's Tortoise - burrows for shelter in the soil - for the night - Caspian sea shore - Turkmenistan - April Tm31. 0523

ANZ-1507
Steppe / Horsfield's Tortoise - burrows for shelter in the soil - for the night
Caspian sea shore - Turkmenistan
Agrionemys horsfieldii
Testudo - April
Andrey Zvoznikov

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EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this photo print, we witness the fascinating nocturnal habits of ANZ-1507, a Steppe/Horsfield's tortoise. As dusk settles over Turkmenistan's sandy shores, our little reptilian friend seeks refuge in the safety of its burrow for the night. With its sturdy shell and determined spirit, ANZ-1507 digs into the soft soil to create a cozy underground shelter. This desert-dwelling creature knows that home is where the heart (or rather, shell) is! Its intricate network of burrows provides protection from predators and extreme weather conditions. As we admire this snapshot captured by Andrey Zvoznikov, we can't help but marvel at nature's ingenuity. The tortoise's actions reveal not only its instinctual behavior but also its remarkable adaptation to survive in harsh environments. While most creatures retire when darkness falls, ANZ-1507 takes center stage with its nightly escapades. Who knew that beneath those seemingly immobile shells lies an active nightlife? It goes to show that even in solitude, life can be full of action and movement! So let us celebrate this single tortoise as it embraces the mysteries of Central Asian habitats. With each burrowing adventure under starry skies, ANZ-1507 reminds us all to find comfort and security within our own personal sanctuaries – just like these incredible rept

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