Tortoises Collection (page 2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hermanns / Dalmatian tortoise (Testudo hermanni hercegovinensis) near Svitava Lake, Hutovo Blato Nature Park, Bosnia and Herzegovina, May 2009

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

Africa, Seychelles, Mahe. Meeting with a giant Tortoise in the Botanical gardens of Victoria

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

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

Giant tortoises in a zoo, possibly Regents Park Zoo, London, Victorian period

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

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

Coban Mustafa Pasa complex in Gebze (oil on canvas)
3042746 Coban Mustafa Pasa complex in Gebze (oil on canvas) by Bey, Osman Hamdi (1842-1910); 221x120 cm; Pera Museum, Istanbul

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

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

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

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

A tortoise overtakes a sleeping hare in a race. 1811 (etching)
7235836 A tortoise overtakes a sleeping hare in a race. 1811 (etching) by Howitt, Samuel (1756-1822); (add.info.: A tortoise overtakes a sleeping hare in a race. The hare and the tortoise)

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Galapagos Giant Tortoises (Geochelone elephantophus vandenburghi) near the Alcedo Volcano crater floor, Isabela IslandGalapagos Islands, Ecuador. One of 11 sub-species surviving in the islands

Green sea turtle, Chelonia mydas, endangered. 1807 (aquatint)
7237472 Green sea turtle, Chelonia mydas, endangered. 1807 (aquatint) by Daniell, William (1769-1837); Private Collection; (add.info.: Green sea turtle, Chelonia mydas, endangered)

Tortoise, sea turtle and chameleon. 1774 (engraving)
7233241 Tortoise, sea turtle and chameleon. 1774 (engraving) by Martinet, Francois Nicolas (1731-1800); Private Collection; (add.info.: Land tortoise species, endangered green sea turtle)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Tortue (terrestre); Tortoise; Schildkrote (engraving)
7197770 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Tortue (terrestre); Tortoise; Schildkrote (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tortue (terrestre); Tortoise; Schildkrote

Leather-back Turtle (engraving)
7188947 Leather-back Turtle (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leather-back Turtle)

Bearded Tortoise (engraving)
7188951 Bearded Tortoise (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bearded Tortoise)

Egyptian River Turtle (engraving)
7188950 Egyptian River Turtle (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Egyptian River Turtle)

Box Tortoise (engraving)
7188948 Box Tortoise (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Box Tortoise. Illustration for Reptiles and Birds by Louis Figuier (Cassell)

Moorish Tortoise (engraving)
7188953 Moorish Tortoise (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moorish Tortoise)

Mud Tortoise (engraving)
7188952 Mud Tortoise (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mud Tortoise. Illustration for Reptiles and Birds by Louis Figuier (Cassell)

Curious! Very! (engraving)
7188291 Curious! Very! (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Curious! Very! Illustration for Home Words (1891).); © Look and Learn

India: Puranic Gods, Avatars of Vishnu (engraving)
7152683 India: Puranic Gods, Avatars of Vishnu (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Puranic Gods, Avatars of Vishnu)

The Fables of Aesop: The Hare and the Tortoise (litho)
7155754 The Fables of Aesop: The Hare and the Tortoise (litho) by Stephens, Henry Louis (1824-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hare and the Tortoise)

Tortoise, foaled 1762 (b / w photo)
7163314 Tortoise, foaled 1762 (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tortoise, foaled 1762)

Galapagos giant tortoise crosses straight dirt road
Galapagos giant tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra) lumbers slowly across a long, straight dirt road that stretches off to the horizon

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

Jurojin, from the series "A Comparison of the Treasures of the Gods of Good Fortune... c. 1795
Jurojin, from the series "A Comparison of the Treasures of the Gods of Good Fortune (Fukujin takara awase)", c. 1795

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

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La Menagerie Hagenbeck (b / w photo)
6006485 La Menagerie Hagenbeck (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Menagerie Hagenbeck)

Giant Tortoises, from the Seychelles Islands, for the Zoological Societys Garden (engraving)
1621170 Giant Tortoises, from the Seychelles Islands, for the Zoological Societys Garden (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Giant Tortoises)

Chelonia, 1899-1904 (colour litho)
999854 Chelonia, 1899-1904 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Kunstformen der NaturA (Art Forms in NatureA, 1899-1904)

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"Discover the Fascinating World of Tortoises: From the Majestic Galapagos Giants to Adorable Hermann's Tortoises" Meet the Hermann's Tortoise, a small but mighty reptile known for its beautiful shell and gentle nature. Journey to the Alcedo Crater in the Galapagos Islands and witness the awe-inspiring Galapagos Giant Tortoise roaming freely near volcanoes. In Santa Cruz Highlands, catch a glimpse of the Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoise as it peacefully grazes on lush grass. Horsefield's Tortoise is a delightful creature with its unique patterns and friendly disposition. Explore Floreana Island in the Galapagos Islands and encounter a magnificent Giant Tortoise residing in its highlands. Venture into Brazil's Pantanal region where you might spot a Red-footed Tortoise, adding vibrant colors to this diverse ecosystem. Picture No. 10901761 captures an enchanting moment of a Hermann's Tortoise enjoying some fresh lettuce - truly irresistible. Witness an unlikely friendship between a Dwarf Rabbit and a charming tortoise - proof that different species can coexist harmoniously. The Spur-thighed Tortoise showcases intricate markings on its shell, making it one of nature's most exquisite creations. Experience Arizona's desert landscape as you come across the Desert Tortoise warning sign at J. N Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel Island, Florida.