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Mediterranean spur-thighed tortoise and Japanese pond turtle
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Mediterranean spur-thighed tortoise and Japanese pond turtle
Mediterranean spur-thighed tortoise, Testudo graeca, vulnerable, and Japanese pond turtle, Mauremys japonica, near threatened. Handcolored engraving by Oudet after an illustration by Oudart from Charles d Orbignys Dictionnaire Universel d Histoire Naturelle (Universal Dictionary of Natural History), Paris, 1849. Mediterranean spur-thighed tortoise, Testudo graeca, vulnerable, and Japanese pond turtle, Mauremys japonica, near threatened. Handcolored engraving by Oudet after an illustration by Oudart from Charles d Orbignys Dictionnaire Universel d Histoire Naturelle (Universal Dictionary of Natural History), Paris, 1849
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Amphibian Dictionary Dorbigny Graeca Herpetology Japonica Mediterranean Pond Testudo Threatened Tortoise Turtle Universal Vulgaris Vulnerable Spur Thighed
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This exquisitely handcolored engraving, created by Oudet after an original illustration by Oudart for the Universal Dictionary of Natural History by Charles d'Orbigny, published in Paris in 1849, showcases two fascinating species of tortoises: the Mediterranean spur-thighed tortoise (Testudo graeca) and the Japanese pond turtle (Mauremys japonica). The Mediterranean spur-thighed tortoise, also known as the North African tortoise or the Moroccan tortoise, is a large, herbivorous reptile native to the Mediterranean Basin, North Africa, and the Middle East. With its distinctive spurs on the hind legs, this tortoise is considered vulnerable due to habitat loss and overexploitation for its meat and leather. The Japanese pond turtle, on the other hand, is a semi-aquatic turtle native to East Asia. This beautiful species is known for its intricate, overlapping scales and bright orange plastron. The Japanese pond turtle is currently listed as near threatened due to habitat loss and fragmentation, as well as collection for the pet trade. This image not only highlights the unique physical characteristics of these two species but also serves as a reminder of the importance of conservation efforts to protect them and their habitats. The Mediterranean spur-thighed tortoise and Japanese pond turtle are just two of the many remarkable creatures that call our planet home, and it is our responsibility to ensure their survival for future generations to appreciate and learn from.
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