Tortoise Collection (page 13)

Tortoise, fox cub and tabby kitten
Unusual Friends - tortoise, fox cub and tabby kitten. 1950s

Tortoise and fox cub
Unusual Friends - tortoise and fox cub. 1950s

Tortoise and ducklings
Unusual Friends - tortoise and ducklings. 1950s

Sparrow and tortoise
Unusual Friends - sparrow and tortoise. 1950s

Ducklings and Tortoise
Unusual Friends - Ducklings and Tortoise. 1950s

Kittens and Tortoise
Unusual Friends - Kittens and Tortoise. 1950s

Yorkie and Tortoise
Unusual Friends - Yorkie (Yorkshire Terrier) and Tortoise. 1950s

Kitten and tortoise
Unusual Friends - kitten and tortoise. 1950s

X-Ray - Showing Skeleton of Tortoise. Part of Box 165 Boswell Collection - X-Rays. Date: circa 1900

Radio-controlled tortoise
A woman operates a remote control device for Toddle the tortoise. The aerial picks up a signal and makes the arm holding the lettuce (and Toddle!) swing left or right

Happy Families Playing Cards - Miss Swift the Runners Daughter. circa 1930s

George Ernest Studdy, giant tortoise and frog
George Ernest Studdy, illustration for an animal book. I know I ve always been slow, said Mrs Giant Tortoise, so today being my hundredth birthday I m going to learn to skip! Date: 1941

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

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

Endpapers, Cecil Aldins Happy Family, Humpty and Dumpty
Endpaper design by Cecil Aldin, Cecil Aldins Happy Family, Humpty and Dumpty, Their Adventures, told by May Byron. Showing the animals from the full series, namely

Page design, make it snappy, School Silhouettes
Page design, make it snappy, in School Silhouettes, once owned by a female student of Fayetteville High School, New York, USA

Child with two tortoises in a garden. Date: circa 1920s

Roman legionaries attacking a fort in the testudo formation, with their shields over their heads.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalarts Historical Picture of the Costumes of

African tortoise, Psammobates geometricus.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from The Naturalists Pocket Magazine; or, Complete Cabinet of the Curiosities and Beauties of Nature (1798-1802)

Tortoise-shell limpet, Cellana testudinaria, and pleated limpet, Patella ferruginea.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany 1812

Geometric tortoise, Psammobates geometrica Endangered
Geometric tortoise, Psammobates geometrica. Endangered.. Handcolored copperplate zoological engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1792

Blandings tortoise, Emydoidea blandingii Endangered
Blandings tortoise, Emydoidea blandingii. Endangered species.. Handcolored copperplate zoological engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1792

Endangered geometric tortoise, Psammobates geometricus, and mata mata turtle, Chelus fimbriatus.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles

Three women with a dog and tortoises in a garden
Three women with a dog in a garden. Two tortoises are eating lettuce leaves at their feet. Date: circa 1920s

Steppe / Horsfields Tortoises graze (Agrionemys horsfieldii). near Karahoudan village - foothills of Kopetdag mountains - Turkmenistan. Testudo - Spring - April

Steppe / Horsfields Tortoise carapace from above (Agrionemys horsfieldii ). Caspian sea shore - Turkmenistan. Testudo - April

Steppe / Horsfields Tortoise - active during day in a desert (Agrionemys horsfieldii). Caspian sea shore - Turkmenistan. Testudo - April

Steppe / Horsfields Tortoise - burrows for shelter in the soil - for the night (Agrionemys horsfieldii ). Caspian sea shore - Turkmenistan. Testudo - April

Steppe / Horsfields Tortoise - desert (Agrionemys horsfieldii ). Caspian sea shore - near Krasnovodsk - Turkmenistan. Testudo - April

Steppe Tortoise - emerges from an overnight shelter under bushes (Agrionemys horsfieldii). Caspian sea shore - Turkmenistan. Horsfields Tortoise - Testudo - April

Steppe Tortoise (Agrionemys horsfieldii). Caspian sea shore - desert - sand and seashell pebbles - Turkmenistan. Horsfields Tortoise - Testudo - April

Patriotic slogan on a London Zoo tortoise, WW1
A tortoise, Methuselah, at London Zoo using his shell to advertise the need for more shells (of a different kind), during the First World War

Master Quack the duckling thrown into the air
Wide Awake -- Joey the tortoise, annoyed by Master Quack the ducklings orders, rears up and throws him off his back. Date: 1912

Master Quack the duckling riding a tortoise
Fast Asleep -- Master Quack the duckling stands on the back of Joey the tortoise, hoping for a ride, but is disappointed. Date: 1912

Aesops Fables
This picture depicts small snapshots of some of Aesops most famous fables like the hare and the tortoise and the fox and the grapes

Ecuador Galapagos
Scene on Charles Island (aka Santa Maria) one of the Galapagos islands (aka Archipelago de Colon or the Tortoise Islands). Date: 1835

Celluloid Compact C. 1918
Celluloid compact with paste decoration, decorative clasp and tassels in a mock tortoise shell finish. Date: circa 1918

Plate 15 Rivers goddesses floating islands guided
Artokoloro

Gazelle Becomes Friends Crow Mouse Tortoise Folio
Artokoloro

Flight Tortoise Folio Kalila wa Dimna 18th century
Artokoloro

Actor Tatsuoka Hisagiku Role Kurenai Edo period
Artokoloro

USA, Texas, Hidalgo County. Berlandiers tortoise and strawberry pataya blossoms on cacti. Credit as: Cathy & Gordon Illg / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

USA, Texas, Hidalgo County. Berlandiers tortoise, running. Credit as: Cathy & Gordon Illg / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

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

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

Tortis shell cat in front of red barn
Tortoiseshell cat in front of red barn

Island of Mauritius. Casela Park, popular wildlife bird and animal park. Seychelle Aldabran land tortoise. Captive (Geochelone gigantea)

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In the enchanting world of tortoises, Hermann's Tortoise reigns supreme. As captured in Elspeth Phelps' iconic 1920 advertisement, these majestic creatures have captivated hearts for centuries. Just like the timeless tale of the Tortoise and Hare (Fol), their slow and steady nature has become a symbol of perseverance. But Hermann's Tortoise is not alone in this vast kingdom. Horsefield's Tortoise stands tall as another beloved member of this ancient lineage. Found in the highlands of Floreana Island within the Galapagos Islands, Giant Tortoises awe with their sheer size and grace. Venturing to Pantanal, Brazil, we encounter the vibrant Red-footed Tortoise. Its colorful shell blends harmoniously with its surroundings, showcasing Mother Nature's artistic touch. Picture No. 10901761 captures this beauty perfectly. Feeding on lettuce with utmost delight, Hermann's Tortoise reminds us that even small pleasures can bring immense joy. And when paired with a Dwarf Rabbit, an unexpected friendship blossoms before our eyes - a testament to unity amidst diversity. The Spur-thighed Tortoise adds its unique charm to this diverse family tree of reptiles from 1913 onwards. Each species holds its own allure and contributes to Earth's rich biodiversity. Traveling across continents brings us to Arizona, USA where we meet the Desert Tortoise WAT 4915 - Gopherus agassizii © M. Watson / ARDEA LONDON - basking under the warm desert sun. This resilient creature embodies survival against all odds. As we delve into these captivating glimpses into tortoises' lives through time and space, one thing becomes clear: they are more than just animals; they are living relics embodying resilience and wisdom passed down through generations. So let us cherish these magnificent beings who have witnessed history unfold before their ancient eyes.