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Leaving the nest

Leaving the nest by mirellawognum.
Leatherback hatchling on its way to the sea. Scientists estimate that only 1 in 1000 leatherback hatchlings survive to adulthood. 

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Kevin Eddy  Pro User  says:

Great capture!!
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akuzula  Pro User  says:

An opportunity of a lifetime - great capture!

I saw this magnificent wildlife image in Born Free, Living Free , a group dedicated to the photography of wildlife in their natural habitat.
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

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Indra Swari says:

A very dangerous world out there!!!
Great shot!

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Seen on your photo stream. (?)
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another peri  Pro User  says:

wow, you must feel privileged to have seen this
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Jumbo22  Pro User  says:

Oh, this is just incredible!!

I saw this magnificent wildlife image in Born Free, Living Free , a group dedicated to the photography of wildlife in their natural habitat.

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PedroMadruga  Pro User  says:

Like the loggerhead turtles only one in 1000 reach to the adult stage :-)
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melcir.meri says:

The journey of LIFE begins right here!! -- Will these little ones pass safely through ROUND ONE?? -- I'd love to invite you and this charming image to "FIRST - THE EARTH!" Photo-ART EXHIBITION & Optional Competition Group. We're promoting the best natural themes for 2008 YEAR OF PLANET EARTH, so please review the entries daily, and send us your best hot-shots. To join, just apply, or make me your CONTACT, then post your pic!! Remember to open TAGS, TAG entries "FIRST - THE EARTH!", and add some comments to other entries. - Mel [Group Admin]
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

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Donna62  Pro User  says:

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A great image, much admired by Donna62 --,
a "FIRST - THE EARTH!" member - www.flickr.com/groups/first-the-earth/
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White-Russian [deleted] says:

This is ammazing!!! You are so lucky to have seen this!!!
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