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Aquatic Reptile Collection

"Exploring the Depths: A Fascinating World of Aquatic Reptiles" Dive into the enchanting realm of aquatic reptiles

Background imageAquatic Reptile Collection: Leatherback sea turtle (sphargis coriacea)

Leatherback sea turtle (sphargis coriacea)

Background imageAquatic Reptile Collection: Ichthyosaurus and Plesiosaurus

Ichthyosaurus and Plesiosaurus
Vintage engraving of an Ichthyosaurus and Plesiosaurus. The Ichthyosaurus is a genus of ichthyosaurs from the early Jurassic

Background imageAquatic Reptile Collection: Green turtle

Green turtle. Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) swimming beside a coral reef. This turtle uses its powerful paddle-like front limbs to propel itself through the water

Background imageAquatic Reptile Collection: Turtle swimming

Turtle swimming. Unidentified turtle (order Testudines) swimming in silhouette. Turtles use their powerful paddle-like front limbs to propel themselves through the water

Background imageAquatic Reptile Collection: Page 9. A young Crocodile;the Badger, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)

Page 9. A young Crocodile;the Badger, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5669979 Page 9. A young Crocodile; the Badger, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Background imageAquatic Reptile Collection: La Fontaines Fables - The Wallet

La Fontaines Fables - The Wallet
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Wallet, Jupiter

Background imageAquatic Reptile Collection: Crocodile underwater with head emerging just above water surface

Crocodile underwater with head emerging just above water surface

Background imageAquatic Reptile Collection: Red-eared slider turtle (Trachemys scripta elegans), side view

Red-eared slider turtle (Trachemys scripta elegans), side view

Background imageAquatic Reptile Collection: Surinam horned frog

Surinam horned frog
The Surinam horned frog (Ceratophrys cornuta), also known as Amazonian horned frog

Background imageAquatic Reptile Collection: Florida softshell turtle - Apalone ferox

Florida softshell turtle - Apalone ferox

Background imageAquatic Reptile Collection: Illustration of Tylosaurus, a late Cretaceous mosasaur

Illustration of Tylosaurus, a late Cretaceous mosasaur

Background imageAquatic Reptile Collection: Illustration of a prehistoric turtle

Illustration of a prehistoric turtle

Background imageAquatic Reptile Collection: Skeleton of sea turtle, view from above

Skeleton of sea turtle, view from above

Background imageAquatic Reptile Collection: Puppigerus (Marine turtle), a type of anapsid reptile, fossilised skull, Eocene era

Puppigerus (Marine turtle), a type of anapsid reptile, fossilised skull, Eocene era

Background imageAquatic Reptile Collection: Soft-shelled turtle (Trionychidae) underwater, side view

Soft-shelled turtle (Trionychidae) underwater, side view

Background imageAquatic Reptile Collection: Wood turtle (Clemmys insculpta), close-up

Wood turtle (Clemmys insculpta), close-up

Background imageAquatic Reptile Collection: European pond turtle (Emys orbicularis), side view

European pond turtle (Emys orbicularis), side view

Background imageAquatic Reptile Collection: Kenya, Mtwapa, Kenya Marineland, tortoise

Kenya, Mtwapa, Kenya Marineland, tortoise

Background imageAquatic Reptile Collection: Hand holding turtle hatchling and egg, close-up

Hand holding turtle hatchling and egg, close-up

Background imageAquatic Reptile Collection: Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) swimming, side view

Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) swimming, side view

Background imageAquatic Reptile Collection: Cayman Islands, hand holding turtle hatchling, close-up

Cayman Islands, hand holding turtle hatchling, close-up

Background imageAquatic Reptile Collection: Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), close-up, view from above

Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), close-up, view from above

Background imageAquatic Reptile Collection: Mata mata turtle (Chelus fimbriatus), view from above

Mata mata turtle (Chelus fimbriatus), view from above

Background imageAquatic Reptile Collection: Soft-shelled turtle (Trionychidae) sitting on rocks, front view

Soft-shelled turtle (Trionychidae) sitting on rocks, front view

Background imageAquatic Reptile Collection: Yellow mud turtle (Knosternon flavescens), side view

Yellow mud turtle (Knosternon flavescens), side view

Background imageAquatic Reptile Collection: Malaysia, Rantau Abang, baby sea turtles emerging from eggs on sandy beach, close-up

Malaysia, Rantau Abang, baby sea turtles emerging from eggs on sandy beach, close-up, view from above

Background imageAquatic Reptile Collection: Snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentina) staring at goldfish

Snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentina) staring at goldfish



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"Exploring the Depths: A Fascinating World of Aquatic Reptiles" Dive into the enchanting realm of aquatic reptiles, where majestic creatures like the Leatherback sea turtle (sphargis coriacea) and Green turtle gracefully navigate through the depths. As you witness a Turtle swimming effortlessly, it's hard not to be captivated by their elegance. But let's not forget about their ancient relatives - Ichthyosaurus and Plesiosaurus, prehistoric reptiles that once ruled the oceans. Their fossils tell tales of a time long gone, reminding us of Earth's rich history. On page 9 lies an intriguing depiction from "The Badger, " showcasing a young Crocodile in all its glory. The manuscript text adds an air of mystery to this artwork from 1810-17. Drawing inspiration from La Fontaine's Fables, we encounter "The Wallet, " where stories unfold with aquatic reptiles as protagonists. These tales transport us to imaginative worlds filled with Surinam horned frogs and Florida softshell turtles (Apalone ferox), each with their unique charm. Travel back millions of years as we explore illustrations featuring Tylosaurus, a formidable mosasaur that roamed during the late Cretaceous period. Alongside it is an illustration capturing the essence of a prehistoric turtle - both reminders of our planet's incredible biodiversity throughout time. For those fascinated by anatomy, feast your eyes on a Skeleton view from above; behold the intricate structure that allows sea turtles to thrive in marine environments. And don't miss Puppigerus - a fossilized skull belonging to this Eocene-era Marine turtle offers insights into ancient life forms. In this captivating world beneath waves or within pages, these aquatic reptiles remind us how nature continues to surprise and inspire awe-struck wonderment at every turn.