Tortoise Collection (#3)

Captive Galapagos giant tortoises (Chelonoidis spp), Charles Darwin Research Station, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador, South America

Fly over the reef
Barathieu Gabriel

Tantric diagram (gouache and w/c on paper)
DND221211 Tantric diagram (gouache and w/c on paper) by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Close up of the Fountain of the Turtles in Rome Rome Fountain Late Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Galapagos giant tortoise (Geochelone elephantopus), Isla Santa Cruz, Ecuador Ecuador Isla Santa Cruz. Date of Photograph:1970 ca

The fountain of the tortoises. Sculptural work by Taddeo Landini and Giacomo della Porta, situated in Piazza Mattei, Rome Rome Piazza Mattei Fountain Late Renaissance, Renaissance

Fountain of Bacco (Dwarf Morgante), Valerio Cioli, or Cigoli or Giogoli (1529-1599), Boboli garden, Florence; photo studio Florence Boboli garden Fountain, Statue High Renaissance, Renaissance

The Tartarughe Fountain in Piazza Mattei, Rome. The work was done according to a drawing by Giacomo della Porta, while the statues are by Taddeo Landini

The upper section of the Fountain of the Turtles in Rome, by Taddeo Landini from a design by Giacomo della Porta Rome Piazza Mattei Fountain Late Renaissance, Renaissance

An ephebe is stopping a dolphin with a hand: detail of the fountain of Turtles in Piazza Mattei, Rome. The work was done according to a drawing by Giacomo della Porta

Bacchino, by Valerio Cioli, in the Boboli Gardens, Florence Florence Palazzo Pitti, Boboli Gardens Fountain, Statue High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

The Fountain of the Tortoises in Piazza Mattei, in Rome. The work was accomplished on a plan by Giacomo della Porta, from Taddeo Landini Rome piazza Mattei Fountain Late Renaissance, Renaissance

Venus crouching, sculpture by Antoine Coysevox preserved in the Louvre Museum, Paris. France Paris, Louvre Museum Statue Late Baroque, Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Detail of the decoration of the plinth of the central door of Pisa Cathedral. Sculptural work by Followers of Giambologna Pisa Low Relief, Basrelief Mannerism, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods

Panel of one of the inlaid cabinets in the sacristies of Perugia Cathedral, work by Mariotto di Paolo Sensi Perugia Cathedral, sacristy Tile Early Renaissance, Renaissance

Geometric Turtle (Testudo geometrica) and Yellow Turtle
JAB4119353 Geometric Turtle (Testudo geometrica) and Yellow Turtle by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: Geometric Turtle (Testudo geometrica) and Yellow Turtle); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Shells of Hermann s, padloper, geometric tortoises
Hermanns tortoise, Testudo hermanni 1, common padloper, Homopus areolatus 2, geometric tortoise, Psammobates geometricus 3, underside of Hermanns tortoise4, and European pond turtle

First published illustration of a dodo by van Neck, 1601
Facsimile of plate 2 of Jacob Cornelis van Necks Voyage, 1601, showing Dutch sailors fishing on Mauritius, dodo bird (2) and extinct giant tortoise, Cylindras inepta (1)

Tortoises, 16th September 1960

The Churning of the Ocean of Milk, ca. 1780-90. Creator: Unknown
The Churning of the Ocean of Milk, ca. 1780-90. At the time of the great deluge aeons ago, many treasures-- including amrita, the nectar of immortality--were lost beneath the primordial ocean

Hindu concept of the universe, c1880. The universe is encircled by a serpent, the symbol of eternity. Mount Meru represents paradise, the earth below it is supported by six elephants

Leopard Tortoise, Moremi Game Reserve, Okavango Delta, Botswana

Giant tortoise statue at Erdene Zuu Monastery, Kharkhorin, Ovorkhangai Province, Orkhon Valley, Mongolia, Mongolian, Asia, Asian

A tortoise makes its way through mud in Kfar Kila village near the Lebanese-Israeli border, in south Lebanon July 29, 2013. REUTERS/Ali Hashisho (LEBANON - Tags: ANIMALS TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Aldabra giant tortoises are pictured at the La Vanille Nature Park in Riviere des Anguilles, Mauritius, August 19, 2019. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

Aldabra giant tortoises eat carrots at the La Vanille Nature Park in Riviere des Anguilles, Mauritius, August 19, 2019. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

An Aldabra giant tortoise looks at visitors at the La Vanille Nature Park in Riviere des Anguilles, Mauritius, August 19, 2019. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

Two Aldabra giant tortoises mate at the La Vanille Nature Park in Riviere des Anguilles, Mauritius, August 19, 2019. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

Giant tortoise lumbers along at the Charles Darwin Research Center

Galapagos tortoise peeks out from beneath its shell

CAT RIDING TORTOISE
Adam Lawless

Giant tortoise at a zoo

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

Alican Land, N. A. A. F. I. Canteen
A WW2 children's story book illustration from The Story Of Alican Land, written by Joan Hunt. The image shows an Alican Land N.A.A.F.I

Alican Land, Tom Tortoise
A WW2 children's story book illustration from The Story Of Alican Land, written by Joan Hunt. The image depicts Tom Tortoise showing a group of otter schoolboys the time. Date: circa 1940s

Japanese Nara Dolls - wooden carved dolls used for decorative purposes at a festival of the Kasuga shrine at the time of Emperor Sutoku in 1137

Three Japanese Gifts for Felicitous Events, Mitsukoshi Department Store, Osaka. Top: Symbol of Supreme Felicity - red and white silk crepe, pine foliage, crane and tortoise

Head of a giant tortoise, Prison Island, Zanzibar, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

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

Galapagos giant tortoise. Genovesa Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. Date: 27-07-2021

Galapagos giant tortoise. Genovesa Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

San Cristobal giant tortoise, San Cristobal Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Two women defeating an eagle, back cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre
661397 Two women defeating an eagle, back cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 22nd March 1914 (colour litho) by French School

South American Indian Woman, engraved by Gallo Gallina (1796-1874) (colour engraving)
STC116107 South American Indian Woman, engraved by Gallo Gallina (1796-1874) (colour engraving) by Monticelli, Adolphe Joseph Thomas (1824-86); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

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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Intermediate form of Galapagos Giant Tortoise (Geochelone elephantophus) Wolf Volcano, Isabela Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. Date: 25/07/2011

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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

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Galapagos Giant Tortoise (Geochelone elephantophus vandenburghi) near Alcedo Volcano crater floor, Isabela Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. Date: 18/06/2010

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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.