Geochelone Elephantopus Collection

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wild Galapagos giant tortoise (Geochelone elephantopus) with cow on Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos, Ecuador, South America

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

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

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

Galapagos Giant Tortoise (Geochelone elephantopus) Captive, Charles Darwin Research Center, portrait, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands

Geochelone elephantopus, giant tortoise

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

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

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

Spouth America, Galapagos Islands. Giant tortoise (Geochelone elephantopus)

Ecuador, Galapagos Islands, Galapagos Tortoise (Geochelone elephantopus) resting in mudhole on Santa Cruz Island

Ecuador, Galapagos Islands National Park, Santa Cruz Island, Puerto Ayora, Flash portait of Giant Tortoise (Geochelone elephantopus) in enclosure at Darwin Research Station

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"Discovering the Geochelone Elephantopus: A Journey through the Galapagos Islands" Witness the Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra porteri) peacefully grazing on grass in the stunning Santa Cruz Highlands. Step back in time to 1898 as C. M. Harris tends to 29 live Galapagos Tortoises, a remarkable sight that showcases our efforts in preserving these magnificent creatures. Meet the endangered Galapagos giant tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra), captured beautifully in a portrait on Santa Cruz Island, reminding us of their fragile existence. Unveiling the Floreana giant tortoise hybrid descendant (Chelonoidis elephantopus), a unique species that carries within it a rich history and genetic legacy. Behold the Western Santa Cruz giant tortoise (Chelonoidis porteri) as it poses majestically amidst the lush Highlands of its home island, radiating strength and resilience. Observe with concern as a mud-covered Santa Cruz giant-tortoise (Chelonoidis porteri) stands as an emblem of its critically endangered status, urging us to take action for conservation. Delight in watching a group of Santa Cruz giant-tortoises wallowing joyfully in mud, showcasing their playful nature despite facing critical endangerment. Marvel at nature's harmony as White-cheeked pintails (Anas bahamensis) gracefully share their habitat with Western Santa Cruz tortoises, highlighting interconnectedness among species. Encounter the awe-inspiring Galapagos giant tortoise (Geochelone nigra porteri) at Cerro El Chato on Santa Cruz Island – an unforgettable experience etched into memory forever.