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Box turtle, Terrapene carolina Near threatened
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Box turtle, Terrapene carolina Near threatened
Box turtle, Terrapene carolina. Near threatened.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles 1816-1830. Illustration by J.G. Pretre, engraved by Massard, directed by Turpin, and published by F. G. Levrault. Jean Gabriel Pretre (1780-1845) was painter of natural history at Empress Josephines zoo and later became artist to the Museum of Natural History
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This exquisite handcolored copperplate stipple engraving depicts the Box Turtle, Terrapene carolina, a near-threatened species native to the eastern United States. The illustration is taken from Jussieu's Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles, published by F.G. Levrault between 1816 and 1830. The artwork was created by the skilled hand of Jean Gabriel Pretre, who was a painter of natural history at Empress Josephine's zoo and later became an artist at the Museum of Natural History. The intricate detail of this engraving showcases the distinctive features of the Box Turtle, including its hinged plastron and ornate carapace, which is adorned with a pattern of raised ridges and intricate designs. The turtle is depicted resting on a naturalistic background, surrounded by various aquatic plants and a fish, perhaps indicating its semi-aquatic habitat. The Box Turtle, also known as the Eastern Box Turtle, is a reptile that is native to the eastern United States and parts of Central America. It is a medium-sized turtle, with a carapace length of up to 10 inches. The species is named for the hinged sections of its plastron, which allows it to close its shell tightly around its body for protection. The Box Turtle is an omnivore, feeding on a variety of plants and animals, including insects, worms, snails, fruits, and vegetables. The Box Turtle is currently listed as near-threatened by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), primarily due to habitat loss and fragmentation, as well as road mortality. Conservation efforts are ongoing to protect this fascinating and beautiful species, which has been a subject of scientific and artistic interest for centuries.
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