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19th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
A common snapping turtle rises from the muck

A common snapping turtle peers out from the water with algae and other growths serving as camouflage.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2021
Date Uploaded: 11.2021
Photo Location: Alexandria, Virginia, United States of America
Camera: Canon EOS R5
Copyright: © Cara Dana