Fish Use Turtle as a Scratching Post

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Ian Haggerty

Occurred on June 2024 / Mauritius Info from Licensor: "I have never seen this behavior before. I have also never seen it documented. Was absolutely amazing to witness the fish using the turtle as a scratching post."

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Animals Sea Creatures Animal Swim Swimming Water Nature Blue Wild Sea Ocean Fish Swims Scratch Scratching Underwater Wildlife Wild Animals Diving Reptile Behavior Turtles Shell Scratches Itch Scratched Itches Itching Itchy Sea Turtle Short Form Coin De Mire

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