Lara, Cyprus
A new born turtle immerges from it's egg. As it makes it's way towards the sea it faces the threat of being eaten by birds and crabs. Once it makes it to the sea then it has to worry about other hungry predators. But apart from all the dangers this amazing creature has managed to survive longer than we have. As always their biggest threat are humans.
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