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Testudinidae Collection (page 2)

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

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

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

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: Alcedo giant tortoise (Chelonoidis vandenburghi) male mating with female while squabbling

Alcedo giant tortoise (Chelonoidis vandenburghi) male mating with female while squabbling with another tortoise. Alcedo Volcano, Isabela 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: Western Santa Cruz / Indefatigable Island giant tortoise (Chelonoidis porteri) feeding

Western Santa Cruz / Indefatigable Island giant tortoise (Chelonoidis porteri) feeding, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos, Critically endangered

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: Galapagos tortoise hybrid (Chelonoidis complex) portrait, Floreana Island, Galapagos

Galapagos tortoise hybrid (Chelonoidis complex) portrait, Floreana Island, Galapagos

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: Alcedo Galapagos tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra vandenburghi) walking, Alcedo Volcan

Alcedo Galapagos tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra vandenburghi) walking, Alcedo Volcan, Isabela Island, Galapagos

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: Mediterranean Spur-thighed Tortoise -Testudo graeca-, Pleven Province, Bulgaria

Mediterranean Spur-thighed Tortoise -Testudo graeca-, Pleven Province, Bulgaria

Background imageTestudinidae 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 imageTestudinidae 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 imageTestudinidae 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 imageTestudinidae Collection: Red-eared Slider Turtles (Trachemys scripta elegans)

Red-eared Slider Turtles (Trachemys scripta elegans)

Background imageTestudinidae 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 imageTestudinidae Collection: Transporting Giant tortoises

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

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), Trinidad, Caribbean Sea

Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), Trinidad, Caribbean Sea

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: Loggerhead Sea Turtle -Caretta caretta-, hatchling, Lycian Coast, Turkey, Asia Minor

Loggerhead Sea Turtle -Caretta caretta-, hatchling, Lycian Coast, Turkey, Asia Minor

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: Gopher or Desert tortoise -Gopherus agassizii-, Mojave Desert, Utah, USA, North America

Gopher or Desert tortoise -Gopherus agassizii-, Mojave Desert, Utah, USA, North America

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: Green sea turtle -Chelonia mydas-, Black Sand Beach of Punaluu, Big Island of Hawaii, USA

Green sea turtle -Chelonia mydas-, Black Sand Beach of Punaluu, Big Island of Hawaii, USA

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: Young Galapagos Giant Tortoise -Chelonoidis nigra- on an egg, Isabela Island, Galapagos Islands

Young Galapagos Giant Tortoise -Chelonoidis nigra- on an egg, Isabela Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: Galapagos Giant Tortoise -Chelonoidis nigra-, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Galapagos Giant Tortoise -Chelonoidis nigra-, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: Mediterranean Spur-thighed Tortoise -Testudo graeca- on grass, Koepruelue Canyon National Park

Mediterranean Spur-thighed Tortoise -Testudo graeca- on grass, Koepruelue Canyon National Park, Antalya Province, Turkey

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: Spur-thighed tortoise -Testudo graeca- on road, Gazipasa, Antalya province, Turkey

Spur-thighed tortoise -Testudo graeca- on road, Gazipasa, Antalya province, Turkey

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: South African Bowsprit Tortoise or Angulate Tortoise -Chersina angulata-, adult

South African Bowsprit Tortoise or Angulate Tortoise -Chersina angulata-, adult, Addo Elephant National Park, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: Leopard Tortoise -Testudo pardalis-, adult, Addo Elephant National Park, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Leopard Tortoise -Testudo pardalis-, adult, Addo Elephant National Park, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: Asian Forest Tortoise (Manouria emys) adult, Singapore Zoo

Asian Forest Tortoise (Manouria emys) adult, Singapore Zoo

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: Giant tortoise on Prison Island, Tanzania. January 12th, 1998

Giant tortoise on Prison Island, Tanzania. January 12th, 1998

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: Red-footed Tortoise (Geochelone carbonaria), close up

Red-footed Tortoise (Geochelone carbonaria), close up

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: Tortoise (Testudinidae), side view

Tortoise (Testudinidae), side view

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: Tortoise (Testudinidae)

Tortoise (Testudinidae)

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: Leopard Tortoise (Geochelone pardalis) eggshell with tortoise crawling out

Leopard Tortoise (Geochelone pardalis) eggshell with tortoise crawling out

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: Tortoise (Testudinidae), side view

Tortoise (Testudinidae), side view

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: Desert Tortoise, strong shell made of bone plates, strong jaw, scales protecting eyes

Desert Tortoise, strong shell made of bone plates, strong jaw, scales protecting eyes, two nostrils on tip of nose, short toes with long claws for gripping

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: Tortoise (Testudinidae), side view with head withdrawn

Tortoise (Testudinidae), side view with head withdrawn

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: Tortoise (Testudinidae), side view

Tortoise (Testudinidae), side view

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: Two Desert Tortoises, hard shell made of bone plates, mottled colours camouflage shell

Two Desert Tortoises, hard shell made of bone plates, mottled colours camouflage shell, small scales protecting eyes, short claws for gripping, leathery skin, standing on rocks

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: Brown Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) crouching opposite Tortoise (Testudinidae), side view

Brown Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) crouching opposite Tortoise (Testudinidae), side view

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: Animals of Java, 17th century C017 / 8051

Animals of Java, 17th century C017 / 8051
Animals of Java. 17th-century artwork of a rhinoceros, an elephant, a tortoise and an iguana from Java, together with a tree

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: Geochelone elephantopus, giant tortoise

Geochelone elephantopus, giant tortoise

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: Sopa, giant tortoise, 1933

Sopa, giant tortoise, 1933
The Zoos oldest inhabitant - Sopa the 150 year old giant tortoise - has died, a victim of influenza. Photo and caption by Central News, 2nd Feb 1933

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: Various carved specimens

Various carved specimens
A collection of carved specimens including ivory, coral, shell, jet & tortoise shell. A collection of carved specimens including ivory, coral, shell, jet & tortoise shell

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: Eretmochelys imbricata, Hawksbill turtle

Eretmochelys imbricata, Hawksbill turtle
George Forster illustration of Hawksbill turtle. Plate 169

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: Tortoise and armadillo comparison

Tortoise and armadillo comparison
A really strange picture, reminds me of 1960s New York art

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: Mounted tortoise specimen

Mounted tortoise specimen
Photograph of a mounted tortoise specimen from the collections of the Natural History Museum, London

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: Stylemys nebrascensis, tortoise carapace

Stylemys nebrascensis, tortoise carapace
Depicted here is the carapace or shell of the Oligocene tortoise (Stylemys nebrascensis). Specimen originates from Western U.S.A

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: Testudo graeca, spur-thighed tortoise

Testudo graeca, spur-thighed tortoise
Photograph of what is probably a spur-thighed tortoise (Testudo graeca) specimen collected by Gilbert White (1720-93)

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: Spur-thighed Tortoise - in the countryside of West Lesvos (Lesbos) - Greece

Spur-thighed Tortoise - in the countryside of West Lesvos (Lesbos) - Greece
ROG-14239 Spur-thighed Tortoise - in the countryside West Lesvos (Lesbos) - Greece Testudo graeca Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageTestudinidae Collection: Leopard Tortoise (Stigmochelys pardalis) adult, standing on rock in bush habitat, Ruaha N. P

Leopard Tortoise (Stigmochelys pardalis) adult, standing on rock in bush habitat, Ruaha N. P. Tanzania
Leopard Tortoise (Stigmochelys pardalis) adult, standing on rock in bush habitat, Ruaha N.P. Tanzania



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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.