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Testudinidae Collection

Testudinidae, commonly known as tortoises, are fascinating creatures that inhabit various regions around the world

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra porteri) feeding on grass, Santa Cruz Highlands

Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra porteri) feeding on grass, Santa Cruz Highlands, Galapagos

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: Lord Lionel Walter Rothschild (1868-1937)

Lord Lionel Walter Rothschild (1868-1937)
Lord Rothschild, founder of the Natural History Museum at Tring, riding on the back of a giant tortoise

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: Giant tortoise (Geochelone gigantea) with hard brown shell

Giant tortoise (Geochelone gigantea) with hard brown shell

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: Floreana giant tortoise hybrid descendant (Chelonoidis elephantopus)

Floreana giant tortoise hybrid descendant (Chelonoidis elephantopus), Fausto Llerena Giant Trotoise Breeding Centre, Galapagos National park Directorate, Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: Alcedo giant tortoises (Chelonoidis vandenburghi) group resting in water to keep cool

Alcedo giant tortoises (Chelonoidis vandenburghi) group resting in water to keep cool, Alcedo Volcano, Isabela Island, Galapagos

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: Western Santa Cruz giant tortoise (Chelonoidis porteri) portrait, Highlands, Santa Cruz Island

Western Santa Cruz giant tortoise (Chelonoidis porteri) portrait, Highlands, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: Wolf giant tortoise (Chelonoidis becki) group drinking from small puddles formed by fine

Wolf giant tortoise (Chelonoidis becki) group drinking from small puddles formed by fine drizzle. Wolf Volcano, Isabela Island, Galapagos

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: Wolf giant tortoise (Chelonoidis becki) portrait. Wolf Volcano, Isabela Island, Galapagos

Wolf giant tortoise (Chelonoidis becki) portrait. Wolf Volcano, Isabela Island, Galapagos

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: Wolf giant tortoise (Chelonoidis becki) in habitat. Hybrids of mixed parentage with

Wolf giant tortoise (Chelonoidis becki) in habitat. Hybrids of mixed parentage with different shell shapes are scattered far and wide on the rugged west slope of Wolf Volcano

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: White-cheeked pintails (Anas bahamensis) with Western Santa Cruz tortoise

White-cheeked pintails (Anas bahamensis) with Western Santa Cruz tortoise (Chelonoidis porteri) at pond, Santa Cruz, Galapagos

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: Galapagos dove (Zenadia galapagensis) on head of Galapagos giant tortoise

Galapagos dove (Zenadia galapagensis) on head of Galapagos giant tortoise, (Chelonoidis darwini) Santiago Highlands, Galapagos

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: Espanola saddelback tortoise (Chelonoidis hoodensis) pair mating, Espanola Island

Espanola saddelback tortoise (Chelonoidis hoodensis) pair mating, Espanola Island, Galapagos

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: Leopard / mountain tortoise (Stigmochelys pardalis) with elephant bull (Loxodonta

Leopard / mountain tortoise (Stigmochelys pardalis) with elephant bull (Loxodonta africana) behind in water, Addo elephant national park, Eastern Cape, South Africa, September

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: Galapagos giant tortoise (Geochelone nigra porteri), Cerro El Chato, Santa Cruz Island

Galapagos giant tortoise (Geochelone nigra porteri), Cerro El Chato, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: Aldabra Giant Tortoises (Aldabrachelys gigantea) resting in a pool to keep cool, Grand Terre

Aldabra Giant Tortoises (Aldabrachelys gigantea) resting in a pool to keep cool, Grand Terre, Natural World Heritage Site, Aldabra

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: Floreana giant tortoise hybrid descendants (Chelonoidis elephantopus) feeding on flower

Floreana giant tortoise hybrid descendants (Chelonoidis elephantopus) feeding on flower. These are descendants of the extinct Floreana giant tortoise, but are hybridised with other species

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: Western Santa Cruz giant tortoise (Chelonoidis porteri) portrait, Highlands, Santa Cruz Island

Western Santa Cruz giant tortoise (Chelonoidis porteri) portrait, Highlands, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: Alcedo giant tortoises (Chelonoidis vandenburghi) group resting in water to keep cool

Alcedo giant tortoises (Chelonoidis vandenburghi) group resting in water to keep cool, Alcedo Volcano, Isabela Island, Galapagos

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: Yellow footed tortoise (Chelonoidis denticulata) portrait, Yasuni National Park, Orellana, Ecuador

Yellow footed tortoise (Chelonoidis denticulata) portrait, Yasuni National Park, Orellana, Ecuador. Vulnerable species

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: Galapagos giant tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra) portrait, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands

Galapagos giant tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra) portrait, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. Endangered

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: Red-footed tortoise (Chelonoidis carbonaria) portrait, Pantanal wetlands, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil

Red-footed tortoise (Chelonoidis carbonaria) portrait, Pantanal wetlands, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: Santa Cruz giant-tortoise (Chelonoidis porteri) covered in mud, Santa Cruz Island

Santa Cruz giant-tortoise (Chelonoidis porteri) covered in mud, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos National Park, Galapagos Isalnds. Critically endangered

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: Group of Santa Cruz giant-tortoises (Chelonoidis porteri) wallowing in mud, Santa Cruz Island

Group of Santa Cruz giant-tortoises (Chelonoidis porteri) wallowing in mud, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos National Park, Galapagos Islands. Critically endangered

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: Fernandina giant-tortoise (Chelonoidis phantasticus) head portrait, Fernandina Island

Fernandina giant-tortoise (Chelonoidis phantasticus) head portrait, Fernandina Island, Galapagos National Park, Galapagos Islands. Critically endangered

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: Detail of hind toes of Alcedo giant tortoise (Chelonoidis vandenburghi), Alcedo Volcano

Detail of hind toes of Alcedo giant tortoise (Chelonoidis vandenburghi), Alcedo Volcano, Isabela Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: Darwin's Small ground finch (Geospiza fuliginosa) cleaning Alcedo giant tortoise

Darwin's Small ground finch (Geospiza fuliginosa) cleaning Alcedo giant tortoise (Chelonoidis vandenburghi) of ticks, Alcedo Volcano, Isabela Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: Old male Espanola giant Galapagos tortoise (Chelonoidis hoodensis)

Old male Espanola giant Galapagos tortoise (Chelonoidis hoodensis) stretching its neck in clearing, Las Tunas, Espanola Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: Eastern Hermann's tortoise (Testudo hermanni boettgeri) hatching from egg, mouth open

Eastern Hermann's tortoise (Testudo hermanni boettgeri) hatching from egg, mouth open. Captive, occurs in South East Europe

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: Page 233. The Sea Tortoise, or Turtle, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)

Page 233. The Sea Tortoise, or Turtle, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5670105 Page 233. The Sea Tortoise, or Turtle, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: Page 230. The Land Tortoise, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)

Page 230. The Land Tortoise, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5670104 Page 230. The Land Tortoise, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: Sierra Negra giant tortoise (Chelonoidis guntheri) walking, Isabela Island, Galapagos

Sierra Negra giant tortoise (Chelonoidis guntheri) walking, Isabela Island, Galapagos, South America

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: Pair of Leopard tortoises (Stigmochelys pardalis) mating, Karoo, South Africa

Pair of Leopard tortoises (Stigmochelys pardalis) mating, Karoo, South Africa

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: A small girl, Betty, holds out a stick with an apple on the end to lead

A small girl, Betty, holds out a stick with an apple on the end to lead
3083353 A small girl, Betty, holds out a stick with an apple on the end to lead the Giant Tortoise she is riding, London Zoo, 1924 (b/w photo) by Bond

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: Male Abingdon or Pinta Island Giant Tortoise at London Zoo, 20th January 1914 (b / w photo)

Male Abingdon or Pinta Island Giant Tortoise at London Zoo, 20th January 1914 (b / w photo)
1762497 Male Abingdon or Pinta Island Giant Tortoise at London Zoo, 20th January 1914 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; (add.info)

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: A Grooved or African Spurred Tortoise with her eggs at London Zoo, July 1922 (b / w photo)

A Grooved or African Spurred Tortoise with her eggs at London Zoo, July 1922 (b / w photo)
1275268 A Grooved or African Spurred Tortoise with her eggs at London Zoo, July 1922 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: A small girl, Betty, holds out a stick with an apple on the end to lead

A small girl, Betty, holds out a stick with an apple on the end to lead
3086224 A small girl, Betty, holds out a stick with an apple on the end to lead the Giant Tortoise she is riding, London Zoo, 1924 (b/w photo) by Bond

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: A Saddleback, Galapagos Tortoise being fed with a banana on a stick (b / w photo)

A Saddleback, Galapagos Tortoise being fed with a banana on a stick (b / w photo)
3712919 A Saddleback, Galapagos Tortoise being fed with a banana on a stick (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: Alcedo giant tortoise (Chelonoidis vandenburghi), Alcedo Volcano, Isabela Island

Alcedo giant tortoise (Chelonoidis vandenburghi), Alcedo Volcano, Isabela Island. This is where the largest extant population exists

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: Espanola giant tortoise (Chelonoidis hoodensis), in grasses, Santa Fe Island

Espanola giant tortoise (Chelonoidis hoodensis), in grasses, Santa Fe Island, Galapagos

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: Alcedo giant tortoises (Chelonoidis vandenburghi) and volcanic landscape with fumeroles

Alcedo giant tortoises (Chelonoidis vandenburghi) and volcanic landscape with fumeroles, Alcedo Volcano, Isabela Island, Galapagos

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: Epanola saddelback tortoise (Chelonoidis hoodensis), with Galapagos mockingbird

Epanola saddelback tortoise (Chelonoidis hoodensis), with Galapagos mockingbird (Mimus parvulus) perched on carapace, Espnola Island, Galapagos

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: Alcedo Galapagos tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra vandenburghi) group wallowing in mud

Alcedo Galapagos tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra vandenburghi) group wallowing in mud, Alcedo Volcan, Isabela Island, Galapagos

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: Alcedo giant tortoise (Chelonoidis vandenburghi), group bathing

Alcedo giant tortoise (Chelonoidis vandenburghi), group bathing. Alcedo Volcano, Isabela Island, Galapagos. 2017

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: Alcedo giant tortoise (Chelonoidis vandenburghi) group resting in pool, Alcedo Volcano

Alcedo giant tortoise (Chelonoidis vandenburghi) group resting in pool, Alcedo Volcano, Isabela Island, Galapagos

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: Floreana giant tortoise hybrid descendants (Chelonoidis elephantopus) feeding on flower

Floreana giant tortoise hybrid descendants (Chelonoidis elephantopus) feeding on flower. These are descendants of the extinct Floreana giant tortoise, but are hybridised with other species

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: Alcedo giant tortoise (Chelonoidis vandenburghi) silhouetted at sunrise, Alcedo Volcano

Alcedo giant tortoise (Chelonoidis vandenburghi) silhouetted at sunrise, Alcedo Volcano, Isabela Island, Galapagos

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: Alcedo giant tortoise (Chelonoidis vandenburghi) group resting in water at night

Alcedo giant tortoise (Chelonoidis vandenburghi) group resting in water at night, Alcedo Volcano, Isabela Island, Galapagos



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Testudinidae, commonly known as tortoises, are fascinating creatures that inhabit various regions around the world. In the Santa Cruz Galapagos Islands, we can witness the majestic Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoise gracefully feeding on grass in the Highlands. With its hard brown shell, the Giant tortoise stands tall and proud. One notable figure associated with these incredible reptiles is Lord Lionel Walter Rothschild (1868-1937), who had a deep fascination for them. The Galapagos giant tortoise, found on Santa Cruz Island in Ecuador's Galapagos Islands, captivates us with its portrait; however, it saddens us to know that this species is endangered. Traveling to Brazil's Pantanal wetlands brings us face-to-face with the Red-footed tortoise. Its vibrant colors and striking features make it an enchanting sight as it walks over lush green grass. The Floreana giant tortoise hybrid descendant reminds us of the intricate genetic history of these creatures. Meanwhile, Alcedo giant tortoises find solace by resting in water to keep cool. Moving back to Santa Cruz Island in Ecuador's Galapagos National Park reveals a Western Santa Cruz giant-tortoise portrait amidst its natural habitat. Covered in mud and critically endangered, this species serves as a reminder of our responsibility towards conservation efforts. A group of Santa Cruz giant-tortoises wallowing in mud showcases their unique behavior while highlighting their critical endangerment status. Similarly threatened is the Fernandina giant-tortoise found on Fernandina Island within the same national park. Testudinidae encompasses diverse species like no other family does – from graceful grazers like the Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoise to robust giants such as Lord Lionel Walter Rothschild's favorite Giant Tortoise.