Turtle Collection (page 2)

School of green chromis swimming over a couple of green turtles resting on a hard coral reef, Cebu, Philippines

Galapagos Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas agassizi) underwater GALAPAGOS ISLANDS, Ecuador, South America Endemic Subspecies

APOLLODORUS OF DAMASCUS (60-129). Column of Trajan. 110; Theodosius Obelisk. 390. ITALY. Rome. Forum of Trajan. First Dorian War. Third Campaign

Hawksbill Turtle - Lana'i - Maui
LEE-53 Hawksbill Turtle Lana'i - Maui Eretmochelys imbricata Lea Lee contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Green sea turtle - baby birth - Espanola Island - Galapagos Islands
WAT-17716 Green sea turtle - baby birth Espanola Island - Galapagos Islands Chelonia mydas M. Watson contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

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

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Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) at cleaning station at Olowalu Reef on the west side of the island of Maui, Hawaii, USA

Olive Ridley Turtle - hatchling making their way to the water Orissa Coast, India
JVG-2803 Olive Ridley / Golfina TURTLE - hatchlings entering sea / Indian ocean Orissa Coast, India Lepidochelys olivacea Joanna Van Gruisen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Painting of a turtle at the Aboriginal rock art site at Ubirr Rock, Kakadu National Park, where paintings date from 20000 years old to present day, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Northern Territory

Green Turtles VT 2119 Mating Chelona midas © Ron & Valerie Taylor / ARDEA LONDON
VT-2119 GREEN TURTLES MATING Chelona midas Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Loggerhead Turtle - Loggerhead turtle surrounded by her own bubbles diving after taking a breath of air
VT-8608 Loggerhead Turtle - Loggerhead turtle surrounded by her own bubbles diving after taking a breath of air. Loggerhead turtles are endangered. Heron Island Great Barrier Reef

Pitted Shelled / Pig Nosed Turtle New Guinea & N. Australia
PM-4936 Pitted-Shelled / Pig-Nosed Turtle New Guinea & N. Australia Carettochelys insculpta Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Hawksbill Turtle - front-view one flipper up Bahamas, Caribbean
DSE-97 Hawksbill TURTLE - front-view, one flipper up Bahamas, Caribbean Eretmochelys imbricata Douglas David Seifert Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Bushnells Submarine
BUSHNELLs TURTLE the first submersible craft to be used in action, attacking a British ship at New York on 7 September 1776; the one-man crew provided the power manually !

DDE-90039100
Eastern Box Turtle, Terrapene carolina carolina, Michigan Date: 26/05/2010

Extinct Nothosaurus, mid-Triassic period
Nothosaurus, extinct genus of sauropterygian reptile from the shell-bearing limestone seas, mid-Triassic period. Illustration from Wilhelm Bolsches Das Leben der Urwelt, Prehistoric Life

The tortoise trainer
FIA5384761 The tortoise trainer by Bey, Osman Hamdi (1842-1910); Pera Museum, Istanbul, Turkey; (add.info.: " Le dresseur de tortues" (The tortoise trainer)

Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) swimming near mangroves, Elizabeth Bay, Isabela Island, Galapagos

The Lobster Quadrille Postcard by Charles Folkard. ca. 1921, The Lobster Quadrille Postcard by Charles Folkard

Turtle, coloured X-ray. The head of the turtle is at right

USA, Hawaii, Oahu, North Shore, Laniakea Beach (Turtle Beach), Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas)

Turtle Soup Advertisement
T.K Belliss Real Turtle Soup. Guarenteed to be the product of the Finest Imported Live Turtle. Delicious and economical, nourishing, sustaining and easily digested

Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) swimming over a coral reef. This sea turtle is critically under threat of extinction and is a protected species

Snapping Turtle KFO 1281 Albino, North & South America Chelydra serpentina © Kenneth W. Fink / ARDEA LONDON
KFO-1281 Snapping Turtle Albino, North & South America Chelydra serpentina Kenneth W Fink Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Tawny Shark - attacking dead turtle Raine Island, Gt. Barrier Reef, Australia
VT-5999 TAWNY SHARK ATTACKING TURTLE Raine Island, Gt. Barrier Reef, Australia Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Green turtle swimming - Aquariumgalicia Reboredo Galicia Spain
MAB-276 Green turtle swimming Chelonia mydas Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

USA, Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia Mydas); Hawaii

Turtle, Egyptian Red Sea, scenic view of reef, blue background 30-6-07
Len Deeley / SplashdownDirect

Tortoise and turtle species
Greek tortoise, Testudo graeca, land tortoise, Cinyxis, European pond turtle, Emys orbicularis, matamata, Chelus fimbriata, Florida softshell turtle, Apalone ferox, Nile softshell turtle

Yellow-spotted river turtle (Podocnemis unifilis) on branch on Lake Sandoval, Tambopata National Reserve near Puerto Maldonado, Tambopata Province, Madre de Dios Region, Peru

Tortoise animal art
Justyna Jaszke

Green turtle on black and white
Barathieu Gabriel

Green turtle at sunset
Barathieu Gabriel

Turtle
Salome Zhividze

Floppy the Whale
Sue Skellern

Turtles in the Green Fields
Al Barizi

Art of reflection
Serge Melesan

Swimming Green Turtle
Barathieu Gabriel

Human invention anticipated: Shears (engraving)
8657989 Human invention anticipated: Shears (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shears)

The British Empire, 1920s: The British West Indies (colour litho)
8657394 The British Empire, 1920s: The British West Indies (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British West Indies)

Metope with figure riding a tortoise, from Paestum, the Heraion at the mouth of the Sele River
LRI741073 Metope with figure riding a tortoise, from Paestum, the Heraion at the mouth of the Sele River; Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Paestum, Parco archeologico di Paestum & Elea-Velia

Decapitating a turtle at a Paris restaurant, from "Paris Herself Again" by George Augustus Sala
6428071 Decapitating a turtle at a Paris restaurant, from "Paris Herself Again" by George Augustus Sala, published 1882 (print); (add.info)

Tunny, Turbine, Turbot, Turkey, Turnip, Turnstile, Turtle, Tweezers, Unload, Unlock, Unpack, Unsheathe (engraving)
8650082 Tunny, Turbine, Turbot, Turkey, Turnip, Turnstile, Turtle, Tweezers, Unload, Unlock, Unpack, Unsheathe (engraving) by German School

Greek tortoise, testudo graeca, land tortoise, Cinyxis, European pond turtle, Emys orbicularis, matamata
FLO4684946 Greek tortoise, testudo graeca, land tortoise, Cinyxis, European pond turtle, Emys orbicularis, matamata, Chelus fimbriata, Florida softshell turtle, Apalone ferox, Nile softshell turtle

Caspian turtle or striped-neck terrapin, Mauremys caspica (Clemmys caspica)
FLO4719685 Caspian turtle or striped-neck terrapin, Mauremys caspica (Clemmys caspica). Handcoloured lithograph by Gebhart after an illustration by Sandler from Georg Friedrich Treitschke's

Snack Turtle or Scale Turtle - Strong Water by Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm (1758-1811)
FLO4724624 Snack Turtle or Scale Turtle - Strong Water by Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm (1758-1811), from Encyclopedie of Natural History: Amphibians, 1794 - Hawksbill turtle

Snapping Turtle - Strong Water by Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm (1758-1811), from Encyclopedie of Natural History
FLO4724555 Snapping Turtle - Strong Water by Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm (1758-1811), from Encyclopedie of Natural History: Amphibians, 1794 - Common snapping turtle

Abecedary illustration : Letter T, 1875 (print)
DUV4209888 Abecedary illustration : Letter T, 1875 (print); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lettre T: Tulipe, Taureau, Toreador, Tortue, ); Photo © Duvallon

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In various cultures and throughout history, the turtle has held significant meaning. From ancient creation myths to modern-day conservation efforts, this remarkable creature continues to captivate our imagination. One such myth is the Iroquois Creation Myth, which tells the story of Sky Woman descending from the heavens onto a giant turtle's back. This depiction symbolizes the connection between earth and sky, emphasizing harmony and balance. Traveling further back in time, we encounter Duria antiquior (Ancient Dorset), an imaginative reconstruction that offers a glimpse into prehistoric life. Amongst these scenes of ancient landscapes, turtles gracefully navigate their surroundings, reminding us of their enduring presence throughout history. Moving across continents to Kakadu National Park in Australia's Northern Territory, we discover an aboriginal rock art site at Obirr Rock. Here lies a testament to human creativity spanning over 20, 000 years. Amongst these intricate paintings are depictions of turtles – timeless symbols representing wisdom and longevity. Diving beneath ocean waves reveals another facet existence – the hawksbill sea turtle swimming over vibrant coral reefs. These majestic creatures play a crucial role in maintaining marine ecosystems while showcasing nature's unparalleled beauty. Shifting gears from natural wonders to historical events brings us to Fortnum & Masons Christmas Box for soldiers during World War I. Even amidst turmoil and conflict, these boxes brought joy and comfort to those serving on distant shores - perhaps even containing images or stories featuring turtles as symbols of resilience and hope. Venturing towards Santa Cruz Highlands in Galapagos unveils yet another captivating sight: Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoises feeding on grasses with tranquil gracefulness. These gentle giants remind us of our responsibility towards preserving endangered species like them for future generations. Witnessing baby sea turtles bravely swim out into vast oceans evokes feelings of awe and wonderment at nature's miracles unfolding before our eyes. Their journey represents determination against all odds, inspiring us to embrace challenges and embark on our own adventures.