Gavial Collection

Gavial / Gharial - mouth open showing teeth - endangered - Pakistan India Burma Nepal


KEL-729 Gavial / Gharial - mouth open showing teeth - endangered Pakistan, India, Burma, Nepal Gavialis gangeticus Ken Lucas Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Shell of the Eastern mud turtle, Kinosternon subrubrum (Pensylvanian tortoise var)
FLO4695335 Shell of the Eastern mud turtle, Kinosternon subrubrum (Pensylvanian tortoise var., Testudo pensylvanica) from the Leverian Museum

Yellow-footed tortoise or Brazilian giant tortoise, Chelonoidis denticulata (denticulated tortoise)
FLO4695317 Yellow-footed tortoise or Brazilian giant tortoise, Chelonoidis denticulata (denticulated tortoise, Testudo denticulata)

Scorpion mud turtle, Kinosternon scorpioides (Tricarinated tortoise, Testudo tricarinata) and loggerhead sea turtle
FLO4695292 Scorpion mud turtle, Kinosternon scorpioides (Tricarinated tortoise, Testudo tricarinata) and loggerhead sea turtle, Caretta caretta, endangered

Serrated tortoise or Kalahari tent tortoise, Psammobates oculiferus (Testudo serrata), and diamondback terrapin
FLO4695282 Serrated tortoise or Kalahari tent tortoise, Psammobates oculiferus (Testudo serrata), and diamondback terrapin, Malaclemys terrapin (concentric tortoise, Testudo concentrica)

Indian flap-shelled turtle, Lissemys punctata (la Chagrinee, Testudo granulata) and common mud turtle
FLO4695274 Indian flap-shelled turtle, Lissemys punctata (la Chagrinee, Testudo granulata) and common mud turtle, Kinosternon subrubrum (Pensylvanian tortoise, Testudo pensylvanica)

European glass lizard, Pseudopus apodus (apodal lizard, Lacerta apus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath
FLO4695188 European glass lizard, Pseudopus apodus (apodal lizard, Lacerta apus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology, Amphibia

Mountain horned lizard, Phrynosoma orbiculare (orbicular lizard, Lacerta orbicularis)
FLO4695051 Mountain horned lizard, Phrynosoma orbiculare (orbicular lizard, Lacerta orbicularis). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Hill after an illustration by George Shaw from his General

Gold tegu or black tegu, Tupinambis teguixin (variegated lizard, Lacerta teguixin)
FLO4695050 Gold tegu or black tegu, Tupinambis teguixin (variegated lizard, Lacerta teguixin). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his General

Skeleton of a crocodile, Crocodylus niloticus. Copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw
FLO4694870 Skeleton of a crocodile, Crocodylus niloticus. Copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology, Amphibia, London

Surinam or Amazonian horned frog, Ceratophrys cornuta (Horned toad, Rana cornuta)
FLO4694780 Surinam or Amazonian horned frog, Ceratophrys cornuta (Horned toad, Rana cornuta). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Hill after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology

Cane toad or marine toad, Rhinella marina. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Hill after an illustration by George
FLO4694731 Cane toad or marine toad, Rhinella marina. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Hill after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology, Amphibia, London

Cane toad or marine toad, Rhinella marina (Brasilian toad, Rana brasiliana)
FLO4694693 Cane toad or marine toad, Rhinella marina (Brasilian toad, Rana brasiliana). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Hill after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology

Rusty tree frog, Hypsiboas boans (Zebra frog, Rana zebra). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Hill after an
FLO4694678 Rusty tree frog, Hypsiboas boans (Zebra frog, Rana zebra). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Hill after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology, Amphibia, London

American bullfrog, Lithobates catesbeianus (Bull frog, Rana catesbeiana). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath
FLO4694587 American bullfrog, Lithobates catesbeianus (Bull frog, Rana catesbeiana). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology

Loggerhead sea turtle, Caretta caretta (loggerhead turtle, Testudo caretta). Endangered
FLO4694537 Loggerhead sea turtle, Caretta caretta (loggerhead turtle, Testudo caretta). Endangered. Inaccurate drawing by Aldrovandus

Nile crocodile, Crocodylus niloticus 1, gharial, Gavialis gangeticus 2 (critically endangered)
FLO4655192 Nile crocodile, Crocodylus niloticus 1, gharial, Gavialis gangeticus 2 (critically endangered), and caiman or dragon lizard, Caiman yacare 3. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Al

Tadpoles of the spadefoot or garlic toad, Pelobates fuscus (alliaceous toad, Rana alliacea)
FLO4694661 Tadpoles of the spadefoot or garlic toad, Pelobates fuscus (alliaceous toad, Rana alliacea). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his

Common frog, Rana temporaria, adult, tadpoles and frogspawn. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an
FLO4694566 Common frog, Rana temporaria, adult, tadpoles and frogspawn. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology, Amphibia, London

Hawksbill sea turtle, Eretmochelys imbricata (Imbricated turtle, Testudo imbricata). Critically endangered
FLO4694523 Hawksbill sea turtle, Eretmochelys imbricata (Imbricated turtle, Testudo imbricata). Critically endangered. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Hill after an illustration by George Shaw

Loggerhead sea turtle, Caretta caretta (loggerhead turtle, Testudo caretta). Endangered
FLO4694502 Loggerhead sea turtle, Caretta caretta (loggerhead turtle, Testudo caretta). Endangered. Illustration by Christoforus Gottwald, with 16 scales instead of the usual 15 on the shield

Common snapping turtle, Chelydra serpentina (Snake tortoise, Testudo serpentina)
FLO4694468 Common snapping turtle, Chelydra serpentina (Snake tortoise, Testudo serpentina). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology

Mata mata or matamata turtle, Chelus fimbriata (fimbriated tortoise, Testudo fimbriata)
FLO4694454 Mata mata or matamata turtle, Chelus fimbriata (fimbriated tortoise, Testudo fimbriata). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his General

Painted turtle, Chrysemys picta (cinereous tortoise, Testudo picta), African helmeted turtle
FLO4695316 Painted turtle, Chrysemys picta (cinereous tortoise, Testudo picta), African helmeted turtle, Pelomedusa subrufa (galeated tortoise, Testudo galeata) and pond slider

Cape snake lizard, Chamaesaura anguina (angine lizard, Lacerta anguina). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath
FLO4695248 Cape snake lizard, Chamaesaura anguina (angine lizard, Lacerta anguina). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology

Greater Martinique skink, Mabuya mabouya (mabouya skink, Lacerta mabouya) and extinct galliwasp
FLO4695209 Greater Martinique skink, Mabuya mabouya (mabouya skink, Lacerta mabouya) and extinct galliwasp, Celestus occiduus (Australasian galliwasp, Lacerta occidua)

Fire salamander, Salamandra salamandra (salamander, Lacerta salamandra) and smooth newt
FLO4695200 Fire salamander, Salamandra salamandra (salamander, Lacerta salamandra) and smooth newt, Lissotriton vulgaris (great water-newt, Lacerta palustris)

European pond turtle, Emys orbicularis (mud tortoise or la Bourbeuse), and Indian star tortoise
FLO4695134 European pond turtle, Emys orbicularis (mud tortoise or la Bourbeuse), and Indian star tortoise, Geochelone elegans (elegant tortoise)

Sandfish skink, Scincus scincus (officinal scink, Lacerta scincus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after
FLO4695110 Sandfish skink, Scincus scincus (officinal scink, Lacerta scincus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology, Amphibia

Rainbow whiptail lizard, Cnemidophorus lemniscatus (striped lizard, Lacerta lemniscata) and giant ameiva
FLO4695092 Rainbow whiptail lizard, Cnemidophorus lemniscatus (striped lizard, Lacerta lemniscata) and giant ameiva, Ameiva ameiva (ameiva lizard, Lacerta ameiva). Underside of ameiva head

Broad-tailed gecko, Phyllurus platurus (broad-tailed lizard, Lacerta platura) and jacky lashtail lizard
FLO4694975 Broad-tailed gecko, Phyllurus platurus (broad-tailed lizard, Lacerta platura) and jacky lashtail lizard, Amphibolurus muricatus (muricated lizard, Lacerta muricata)

Ceylon crocodile var. from Seba. (Mugger crocodile, Crocodylus palustris or saltwater crocodile)
FLO4694890 Ceylon crocodile var. from Seba. (Mugger crocodile, Crocodylus palustris or saltwater crocodile, Crocodylus porosus)

Endangered green sea turtle, Chelonia mydas (Wrinkled tortoise, Testudo rugosa)
FLO4694876 Endangered green sea turtle, Chelonia mydas (Wrinkled tortoise, Testudo rugosa). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology

Nile crocodile, Crocodylus niloticus (Common crocodile, Lacerta crocodilus)
FLO4694863 Nile crocodile, Crocodylus niloticus (Common crocodile, Lacerta crocodilus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology

Toad, Bufo bufo (Common toad, Rana bufo) female with chains of ova or spawn, tadpoles and immature toads
FLO4694708 Toad, Bufo bufo (Common toad, Rana bufo) female with chains of ova or spawn, tadpoles and immature toads. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Arnoldi after an illustration by George Shaw

European fire-bellied toad, Bombina bombina (Fire frog, Rana ignea). Adult, tadpole and frog spawn
FLO4694600 European fire-bellied toad, Bombina bombina (Fire frog, Rana ignea). Adult, tadpole and frog spawn. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw

Critically endangered gharial, Gavialis gangeticus, and Nile crocodile, Crocodylus niloticus
FLO4685006 Critically endangered gharial, Gavialis gangeticus, and Nile crocodile, Crocodylus niloticus. Fossil skeletons of an ichthyosaurus and Plesiosaurus dolichodeirus

Smooth newt, male, female and larvae, Lissotriton vulgaris (as common newt, Lacerta vulgaris, common water newt)
FLO4695213 Smooth newt, male, female and larvae, Lissotriton vulgaris (as common newt, Lacerta vulgaris, common water newt, Lacerta palustris, Lacerta punctata)

Eastern long-necked turtle or common snake-necked turtle, Chelodina longicollis (Long-necked tortoise)
FLO4695203 Eastern long-necked turtle or common snake-necked turtle, Chelodina longicollis (Long-necked tortoise, Testudo longicollis)

Unknown species of American lizard (long-tailed scink, Lacerta longicauda) and bar-lipped sheen-skink
FLO4695168 Unknown species of American lizard (long-tailed scink, Lacerta longicauda) and bar-lipped sheen-skink, Eugongylus rufescens (greater scink, Lacerta rufescens)

Tokay gecko, Gekko gecko (Common gecko, Lacerta gecko). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Hill after an
FLO4695117 Tokay gecko, Gekko gecko (Common gecko, Lacerta gecko). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Hill after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology, Amphibia, London

Black and white tegu, Tupinambis merianea (variety of variegated lizard, Lacerta teguixin var.)
FLO4695079 Black and white tegu, Tupinambis merianea (variety of variegated lizard, Lacerta teguixin var.). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his

European pond turtle, Emys orbicularis (speckled tortoise, Testudo europaea) and variety, La Ronde
FLO4694997 European pond turtle, Emys orbicularis (speckled tortoise, Testudo europaea) and variety, La Ronde, Testudo orbicularis

Diving lizard, Uranoscodon superciliosa (supercilious lizard, Lacerta superciliosa) and hump-nosed lizard
FLO4694952 Diving lizard, Uranoscodon superciliosa (supercilious lizard, Lacerta superciliosa) and hump-nosed lizard, Lyriocephalus scutatus (scutated lizard, Lacerta scutata)

American alligator, Alligator mississippiensis (Alligator, Lacerta alligator)
FLO4694916 American alligator, Alligator mississippiensis (Alligator, Lacerta alligator). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology

Common Suriname toad or star-fingered toad, Pipa pipa (Pipa, Rana pipa). Female with eggs embedded in pockets in her
FLO4694813 Common Suriname toad or star-fingered toad, Pipa pipa (Pipa, Rana pipa). Female with eggs embedded in pockets in her back

Extinct Reunion giant tortoise, Cylindraspis indica (Indian tortoise, Testudo indica)
FLO4694784 Extinct Reunion giant tortoise, Cylindraspis indica (Indian tortoise, Testudo indica) and shells of the extinct saddle-backed Rodrigues giant tortoise, Cylindraspis vosmaeri

European tree frog, Hyla arborea (tree frog, Rana arborea). Shown hanging from a rose bush, male inflating its throat
FLO4694655 European tree frog, Hyla arborea (tree frog, Rana arborea). Shown hanging from a rose bush, male inflating its throat, adhesive abdomen, tadpole and frogspawn

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The gavial, also known as the gharial, is a fascinating creature with a distinctive appearance. With its long snout and slender body, it resembles something out of Jurassic life. Its most striking feature is its mouth, which opens wide to reveal rows of sharp teeth. Sadly, this incredible species is endangered and can only be found in certain regions such as Pakistan, India, Burma, and Nepal. The Chambal river in Uttar Pradesh, India serves as a habitat for these magnificent creatures. In the world of art and history, the gavial has made appearances in various forms. One notable bronze sculpture depicts a tiger devouring an alligator from 1832. This artwork showcases the power struggle between two formidable predators. The importance of conserving this species cannot be understated; they are critically endangered due to habitat loss and poaching. Efforts must be made to protect their natural habitats and raise awareness about their plight. Interestingly enough, depictions of the gavial often include references to other reptiles such as crocodiles and even extinct dinosaurs. This highlights their unique place within the animal kingdom. In one depiction from the 19th century titled "Nile crocodile, gharial and dragon lizard, " we see how different reptilian species coexist in nature's grand tapestry. Another engraving showcases various kinds of crocodiles including our very own gavial or Gavialis gangeticus. These illustrations serve as reminders that these ancient creatures have been captivating humans for centuries. Lastly, a colored engraving from 1833-39 features sandgrouse birds alongside images of crocodilians like our beloved gavials. It's intriguing to see how different species interact within ecosystems throughout history.