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Galapagos Tortoise Collection

In the late 19th century, C. M. Harris dedicated himself to caring for a remarkable group of creatures - 29 live Galapagos Tortoises

Background imageGalapagos Tortoise Collection: Lonesome George Giant Galapagos Tortoise (Geochelone elephantopus abingdoni)

Lonesome George Giant Galapagos Tortoise (Geochelone elephantopus abingdoni) from Pinta Island, Galapagos Islands

Background imageGalapagos Tortoise Collection: C. M. Harris tending 29 live Galapagos Tortoises, 1898

C. M. Harris tending 29 live Galapagos Tortoises, 1898
The Tortoises were collected on the Webster-Harris expedition & were en-route to Walter Rothschilds collection. Probably photographed in Hyde Park, Massachusetts

Background imageGalapagos Tortoise Collection: Gigantic Land Tortoise - a Present for Her Majesty, 1850. Creator: Unknown

Gigantic Land Tortoise - a Present for Her Majesty, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Gigantic Land Tortoise - a Present for Her Majesty, 1850. Tortoise...just brought to England by Captain Brown, in her Majesty's ship Geyser...a present to her Majesty the Queen [Victoria]

Background imageGalapagos Tortoise Collection: Giant tortoise lumbers along at the Charles Darwin Research Center

Giant tortoise lumbers along at the Charles Darwin Research Center

Background imageGalapagos Tortoise Collection: Galapagos tortoise peeks out from beneath its shell

Galapagos tortoise peeks out from beneath its shell

Background imageGalapagos Tortoise Collection: Galapagos giant tortoise crosses straight dirt road

Galapagos giant tortoise crosses straight dirt road
Galapagos giant tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra) lumbers slowly across a long, straight dirt road that stretches off to the horizon

Background imageGalapagos Tortoise Collection: Galapagos giant tortoise (Chelonoidis niger) crossing a dirt road in the forest; Galapagos

Galapagos giant tortoise (Chelonoidis niger) crossing a dirt road in the forest; Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Background imageGalapagos Tortoise Collection: Monochrome Galapagos tortoise crossing straight dirt road

Monochrome Galapagos tortoise crossing straight dirt road
A Galapagos tortoise (Geochelone nigrita) lumbers slowly across a long, straight dirt road that stretches off to the horizon. Beyond the grass verge, there is dense forest on either side

Background imageGalapagos Tortoise Collection: Giant tortoise being fed at Tring Park

Giant tortoise being fed at Tring Park
In 1897 Walter Rothschild despatched explorer Charles Harris to the Galapagos islands to collect a large number of giant tortoises

Background imageGalapagos Tortoise Collection: Galapagos tortoises

Galapagos tortoises. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageGalapagos Tortoise Collection: Giant tortoises at Tring Park

Giant tortoises at Tring Park
In 1897 Walter Rothschild despatched explorer Charles Harris to the Galapagos islands to collect a large number of giant tortoises

Background imageGalapagos Tortoise Collection: C. Harris feeding Galapagos tortoises, 1898

C. Harris feeding Galapagos tortoises, 1898
Sailor and explorer Charles Harris was despatched to the Galapagos islands to collect giant tortoises for Walter Rothschild in 1897

Background imageGalapagos Tortoise Collection: Ecuador, Galapagos, Santa Cruz. Charles Darwin Research Center. Giant Galapagos tortoise

Ecuador, Galapagos, Santa Cruz. Charles Darwin Research Center. Giant Galapagos tortoise. Dome shelled (captive: Geochelone elephantopus)

Background imageGalapagos Tortoise Collection: Close up of a Galapagos Tortoise, Giant Tortoise, Geochelone nigra, Galapagos Islands

Close up of a Galapagos Tortoise, Giant Tortoise, Geochelone nigra, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Background imageGalapagos Tortoise Collection: Land Tortoise on Epanola Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, South America

Land Tortoise on Epanola Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, South America

Background imageGalapagos Tortoise Collection: Ecuador, Galapagos, Santa Cruz. Galapagos Giant Tortoise (WILD: Geochelone nigrita

Ecuador, Galapagos, Santa Cruz. Galapagos Giant Tortoise (WILD: Geochelone nigrita, endemic)

Background imageGalapagos Tortoise Collection: America, South America, Ecuador, Galapagos Islands, Santa Cruz Island. The Galapagos

America, South America, Ecuador, Galapagos Islands, Santa Cruz Island. The Galapagos
Ecuador, Galapagos Islands, Santa Cruz Island. The Galapagos Tortoise in the highlands of Santa Cruz Island

Background imageGalapagos Tortoise Collection: Galapagos Giant Tortoise (Geochelone elephantophus vandenburgi), Bahia Urvina, Isabela Island

Galapagos Giant Tortoise (Geochelone elephantophus vandenburgi), Bahia Urvina, Isabela Island, Galapagos, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador, South America

Background imageGalapagos Tortoise Collection: Galapagos tortoise C014 / 3054

Galapagos tortoise C014 / 3054
Galapagos tortoise. The Galapagos tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra) is the largest living species of tortoise and the 10th heaviest reptiles on Earth

Background imageGalapagos Tortoise Collection: Galapagos tortoise C014 / 3055

Galapagos tortoise C014 / 3055
Galapagos tortoise. The Galapagos tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra) is the largest living species of tortoise and the 10th heaviest reptiles on Earth

Background imageGalapagos Tortoise Collection: Galapagos tortoise eating C013 / 7489

Galapagos tortoise eating C013 / 7489
Galapagos tortoise eating. The Galapagos tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra) is the largest living species of tortoise and the 10th heaviest reptiles on Earth

Background imageGalapagos Tortoise Collection: Geochelone elephantopus, giant tortoise

Geochelone elephantopus, giant tortoise

Background imageGalapagos Tortoise Collection: Testudo abingdonii, Galapagos Islands

Testudo abingdonii, Galapagos Islands
Illustration (p.397) from Charles Darwins Journal of Researches, first illustrated edition 1890

Background imageGalapagos Tortoise Collection: Wild Galapagos tortoise (Geochelone elephantopus), Urbina Bay, Isabela Island, Galapagos Islands

Wild Galapagos tortoise (Geochelone elephantopus), Urbina Bay, Isabela Island, Galapagos Islands, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador, South America

Background imageGalapagos Tortoise Collection: Detail of carapace, wild Galapagos tortoise (Geochelone elephantopus), Urbina Bay, Isabela Island

Detail of carapace, wild Galapagos tortoise (Geochelone elephantopus), Urbina Bay, Isabela Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, South America

Background imageGalapagos Tortoise Collection: Galapagos Giant Tortoise - Cerro El Chato - Santa Cruz - Galapagos islands

Galapagos Giant Tortoise - Cerro El Chato - Santa Cruz - Galapagos islands
WAT-17568 Galapagos Giant Tortoise Cerro El Chato - Santa Cruz - Galapagos islands Geochelone elephantopus M. Watson contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401



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In the late 19th century, C. M. Harris dedicated himself to caring for a remarkable group of creatures - 29 live Galapagos Tortoises. This captivating image from 1898 showcases his tender care and commitment towards these majestic giants. At Tring Park, a giant tortoise is seen being fed with utmost gentleness and affection. The bond between caretaker and creature is evident in this heartwarming moment captured in time. A Galapagos giant tortoise fearlessly crosses a straight dirt road, showcasing its resilience amidst the natural habitat of the Galapagos Islands. These magnificent beings have adapted to their surroundings with grace and determination. March 1914 brings us an intriguing black-and-white photograph of an Abingdon/Pinta Island Giant Tortoise at London Zoo. This rare glimpse into history reminds us of the importance placed on preserving these incredible species even over a century ago. Tring Park once again becomes the backdrop for another enchanting scene as multiple giant tortoises roam freely together. Their slow yet purposeful movements remind us of their ancient existence on this planet. The year is still 1898 when we witness C. Harris diligently feeding Galapagos tortoises under his care. His dedication ensures that these gentle giants receive nourishment necessary for their survival. In Ecuador's Santa Cruz lies Charles Darwin Research Center, where one can encounter awe-inspiring Giant Galapagos Tortoises up close. These magnificent creatures serve as living testaments to Darwin's groundbreaking research on evolution. A breathtaking close-up captures every intricate detail of a Galapagos Tortoise - its rugged shell, wise eyes, and weathered skin tell stories untold by any other creature on Earth. Once again crossing a dirt road within the lush forest landscape of the Galapagos Islands, a monochrome image freezes time as it documents another journey undertaken by a resilient Galapagos giant tortoise.