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Kemp's Ridley sea turtle hatchling

sea turtle hatchling

Getting from the nest to the Gulf of Mexico can be a challenge for a creature that is about the size of an Oreo cookie when it comes out of the egg.

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Padre Island National Seashore, Code: PAIS

Padre Island National Seashore

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Canon Canon, Canon PowerShot D10

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6.2 mm

ISO 80

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