Tortoises Collection (#4)

The ton-up tortoise. Macwattie became the fastest tortoise in Britain on Monday (6-5-74) when he covered the 401 miles from Glasgow, Scotland, to London, in just five hours

Tich the Hitch! Tich the tortoise isn t big enough yet to make his own way in the world. So he hitches lifts with an old friend. Little Tich is seven months old and weighs in at just a few ounces

Gertrude the tortoise and husband Fruity Fred with the sextuplets they ve produced at the grand old age of 75. B March 1984

The appealing youngsters with the big ears look too cuddly for words. But in a year or so they will grow up into quite a handful

Unusual friendship: Parrot and tortoise. 1964

Unusual friendship: Parrot and tortoise. 1964

Unusual friendship: Parrot and tortoise. 1964

Think Big. Son. Then In About 50 Years You Can Be like me Surely I
Think Big. Son.Then In About 50 Years You Can Be like me Surely I ll never be as big as you, uncle? Course you will, we re both giant tortoises

Uba, ca. 1860. ca. 1860. Creator: Shibata Zeshin
Uba, ca. 1860

REPTILES / TURTLES 1598
Dutch explorers on the island of Mauritius, Indian Ocean, find huge turtles as well as other novel species Date: 1598

Alcedo giant tortoise (Chelonoidis vandenburghi), Alcedo Volcano, Isabela Island. This is where the largest extant population exists

Espanola giant tortoise (Chelonoidis hoodensis), in grasses, Santa Fe Island, Galapagos

Alcedo giant tortoises (Chelonoidis vandenburghi) and volcanic landscape with fumeroles, Alcedo Volcano, Isabela Island, Galapagos

Alcedo giant tortoise (Chelonoidis vandenburghi) drinking, Alcedo Volcano, Isabela Island, Galapagos

Alcedo giant tortoise (Chelonoidis vandenburghi) and volcanic habitat with fumeroles, Alcedo Volcano, Isabela Island, Galapagos

Alcedo giant tortoise (Chelonoidis vandenburghi) pair mating, Alcedo Volcano, Isabela Island, Galapagos

Epanola saddelback tortoise (Chelonoidis hoodensis), with Galapagos mockingbird (Mimus parvulus) perched on carapace, Espnola Island, Galapagos

Alcedo giant tortoise (Chelonoidis vandenburghi), Alcedo Volcano, Isabela Island, Galapagos

Alcedo giant tortoise (Chelonoidis vandenburghi) male mating with female while squabbling with another tortoise. Alcedo Volcano, Isabela Island, Galapagos

Alcedo Galapagos tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra vandenburghi) group wallowing in mud, Alcedo Volcan, Isabela Island, Galapagos

Tortoises and Crabs, 19th century. Creator: Shibata Zeshin
Tortoises and Crabs, 19th century

Alcedo giant tortoise (Chelonoidis vandenburghi), group bathing. Alcedo Volcano, Isabela Island, Galapagos. 2017

Wolf Volcano giant tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra becki) portrait with ground finch (Geospiza sp)
Wolf Volcano giant tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra becki) portrait with ground finch (Geospiza sp. ) sitting on foot, Isabela Island, Galapagos

Alcedo giant tortoise (Chelonoidis vandenburghi) group resting in pool, Alcedo Volcano, Isabela Island, Galapagos

Hermanns tortoise (Testudo hermanni) Shebeniku-Jabllanica National Park, Albania, June 2009

Hermanns tortoise (Testudo hermanni) in a meadow, Patras area, The Peloponnese, Greece, May 2009

Close-up of Hermanns tortoise (Testudo hermanni) head, Djerdap National Park, Serbia, June 2009

Hermanns tortoise (Testudo hermanni) portrait, Djerdap National Park, Serbia, June 2009

Greek land tortoise (Testudo graeca ibera) head portrait, Lake Kerkini, Macedonia, Greece, May 2009

Greek tortoise (Testudo graeca ibera) portrait, Lake Kerkini, Macedonia, Greece, May 2009

Greek land / Spur thighed tortoise (Testudo graeca) head portrait, Lake Kerkini, Macedonia, Greece, May 2009 WWE BOOK

Hermanns tortoise (Testudo hermanni) portrait, near Meteora, Greece, October 2008

Hermanns tortoise (Testudo hermanni) near Meteora, Greece, October 2008

Western Santa Cruz / Indefatigable Island giant tortoise (Chelonoidis porteri) feeding, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos, Critically endangered

Galapagos tortoise hybrid (Chelonoidis complex) portrait, Floreana Island, Galapagos

Alcedo Galapagos tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra vandenburghi) walking, Alcedo Volcan, Isabela Island, Galapagos

Picture No. 10785716
Aldabra Giant TORTOISE - child riding (Dipsochelys elephantine) Date:

Tortoise: skeleton. Carapace opend to show internal structure
PM-10211 Tortoise: skeleton Carapace opened to show internal structure. Testudo sp Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

GREEN SEA TURTLE, Chelonia mydas, HAWAII
A green sea turtle, Chelonia mydas, an endangered species, off West Maui, Hawaii

Galapagos giant tortoise (Chelonoidis niger) crossing a dirt road in the forest; Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Monkey crosses river back turtle monkeys apes
Monkey crosses a river on the back of a turtle, monkeys, apes, tortoises, turtles, crossing a river, Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, 1693, paper, etching, h 88 mm × w 79 mm

Two birds together carry flying stick turtle clung
Two birds together carry while flying a stick to which a turtle clung, flying on or with the aid of animal (s), birds, tortoises, turtles, Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, 1693, paper, etching

Black ornament shape turtle Black ornaments series title
Black ornament in the shape of a turtle Black ornaments (series title), Black ornament in the shape of a turtle. Below that two fighting men. A third man with a dog tries to calm them down

stop Shitanomiya Shitanomiya title object report
The stop Shitanomiya Shitanomiya (title on object) A report of a trip to Enoshima: a series of sixteen prints (series title) Enoshima kiko - Jurokubantsuzuki (series title on object)

Courtesan crane turtle pine shore birds wading birds
Courtesan, crane and turtle at pine, shore birds and wading birds: crane, tortoises, turtles, Isoda Koryusai (mentioned on object), Japan, 1770 - 1780, paper, colour woodcut, h 693 mm × w 122 mm

Turtle Monkey Red Coat Sitting Back Long-haired Turtle
Turtle with monkey, A monkey in a red coat is sitting on the back of a long-haired turtle (minogame). The long-haired turtle symbolizes a long life

Pass card various Surinamese rivers Pass card
Pass card of various Surinamese rivers Pass card of the Commewini Suriname and Cupanama rivers (title on object), Pass card of the mouth of various Surinamese rivers in the Atlantic

Passport card southeastern part Aegean Sea Archipelagusche Eylanden
Passport card of the southeastern part of the Aegean Sea Archipelagusche Eylanden (title on object), Passport card of the southeastern part of the Aegean Sea

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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.