Chelonian Collection

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Indian Spotted Pond Turtle, Geoclemys hamiltonii, Native to India and Pakistan Date: 30/07/2008

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Yellow Bellied Turtle, Chrysemys scripta scripta, Mid to Southern East Coast US Date: 31/05/2006

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Western Painted Turtle, Chrysemys picta, Native to Mid West and Northern Western US Date: 31/05/2006

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Ornate Red Ear Slider, Trachemys scripta elegans, South Central USA. Date: 31/05/2006

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Nicaraguan Slider, Trachemys venustus, Native to Nicaragua. Date: 31/05/2006

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Box Turtle, Terrapene carolina, Native to Eastern USA. Date: 31/05/2006

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Spiney Neck Turtle, Acanthochelys spixii, Native to South America Primarily Brazil Date: 31/05/2006

Insects, reptiles, snails, and fish on minimal ground with water in foreground, animals include a snake, turtle
6263773 Insects, reptiles, snails, and fish on minimal ground with water in foreground, animals include a snake, turtle, cricket, frog, bee, scorpion, and caterpillar

Indian Spotted Pond Turtle, Geoclemys hamiltonii, Native to India and Pakistan

Nicaraguan Slider Trachemys venustus Native to Nicaragua
Nicaraguan Slider, Trachemys venustus, Native to Nicaragua

Yellow Bellied Turtle Chrysemys scripta scripta Mid to Southern East Coast US
Yellow Bellied Turtle, Chrysemys scripta scripta, Mid to Southern East Coast US

Box Turtle Terrapene carolina Native to Eastern US
Box Turtle, Terrapene carolina, Native to Eastern USA

Spanish pond turtle, artwork C016 / 3216
Spanish pond turtle (Mauremys leprosa), artwork

Group of turtles. Engraving after a drawing by a F.Padr󮠅 ngraving

Western Painted Turtle, Chrysemys picta, Native to Mid West and Northern Western US

Aldabra giant tortoise (Aldabrachelys gigantea). This species is one of the largest tortoises in the world. Photographed on Bird Island, Seychelles

Leopard tortoise (Geochelone pardalis). This tortoise feeds on grasses, fruits and the pads of the prickly pear. The largest specimens can reach 60 centimetres in length

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The chelonian family is a diverse group of reptiles that includes various species from different parts of the world. One such member is the Indian Spotted Pond Turtle, scientifically known as Geoclemys hamiltonii. Native to India and Pakistan, this turtle species showcases stunning patterns on its shell, making it a sight to behold. In the realm of chelonians, there are several notable members worth mentioning. Take for instance the Nicaraguan Slider (Trachemys venustus), which hails from Nicaragua and boasts vibrant colors that make it stand out among its peers. Another fascinating creature is the Yellow Bellied Turtle (Chrysemys scripta scripta), found along the mid to southern East Coast of the United States. Its distinctive yellow belly sets it apart from other turtles in its habitat. Meanwhile, we cannot overlook the Box Turtle (Terrapene carolina) native to Eastern US. These turtles have an intriguing ability to retract their head and limbs into their shells for protection when faced with danger. Speaking of protection, a captivating image comes to mind - one captured in Douce Ornament Prints Album I dating back to 1572. This etching and engraving on laid paper depicts insects, reptiles, snails, and fish coexisting on minimal ground with water in the foreground. Among these creatures are a snake slithering gracefully through grasses, a turtle basking under sunlight's warmth, a cricket chirping harmoniously at dusk, a frog leaping towards unknown adventures, a bee buzzing busily collecting nectar from flowers nearby; even more astonishingly present are also scorpions lurking stealthily amidst rocks and caterpillars inching forward on their transformative journey. These glimpses into different chelonian species remind us of nature's incredible diversity and beauty spread across our planet Earth – each unique creature playing its role in maintaining ecological balance within their respective habitats.