Flickr group pic of the day: Turtle May 5 2008

The green turtle (Chelonia mydas) is a large turtle from the family Chelonidae. It is mostly found in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. The name is derived from the green fat layer underneath their shells. They are distinguished from other sea turtles by their short snout.

This photo was taken by our Earth-Touch Flickr group member thomfromsea.

It is our Earth-Touch Flickr group “picture of the day”.

Thomfromsea says this is a young specimen of green turtle, an endangered species.

Image © thomasvignaud 2008

Posted by: Earth-Touch
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When I first saw the picture all I managed to say was....... WOW

A truly beautiful photograph. Makes me think of warmer climates and I now want to go swimming under water like him/her!

Thanks for sharing your picture

Fiona

By Fiona on 05/05/2008 | Permalink

2: Stunning photo! Takes underwater photography into a new dimension!
Thanks for sharing!; By Denis ANANIADIS on 05/05/2008 | Permalink

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