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This one is dedicated to E.L.A for her exceptional Garfi set.
Tenuous Link: urban reflections on a car
Ile aux Aigrettes, Mauritius
There were originally 5 species of giant tortoise in the Mascarene Islands (Mauritius, Reunion and Rodrigues) and they were a vital part of the eco system on the islands particularly for seed dispersal. All were hunted to extinction and the Aldabra Tortoise of the Seychelles is now the nearest living relative. These have been introduced onto Ile aux Aigrettes to help fill the void left by the extinct native species.
Like many a teen, this young Radiated Tortoise (Geochelone radiata) is getting to know himself. After all, he is only 13 years old and could easily have another hundred years of life ahead of him! At almost 15" long, he is basically full-grown at this point. And he's spends much of his time running about, flexing his muscles, and looking for ladies. Sometimes, he gets so excited by this search, he has to remind himself to eat.
Interestingly, this captively-cared for tortoise is a smart fellow who recognizes his keepers and will come up for head and shell scratches when they are within eye shot!
Aldabra Tortoises may live over 150 years. They evolved their giant size on small islands free from threats of humans.
Taken at Taronga Zoo in Sydney during a recent visit.
Spotted this large Gopher Tortoise while out Geocaching. The Gopher Tortoise is listed as a threatened species but I do see them often as they are not shy at all. This one came within inches of me while I was taking photos.
This old male lives by my parents house. I've known him for over 20 years. They're a threatened species, but seem to be doing very well in West Central Florida. - Citrus County FL
Giant tortoise portrait, taken with a Nikon D600 and 300mm Nikkor lens. All my published books, available world wide, can be viewed here:
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The Victoria Butterfly Gardens is located in the Greater Victoria region of Brentwood Bay and is one of the most popular tourist sites in the Victoria area. The Victoria Butterfly Gardens is known for having different species of butterflies and moths in their indoor facility, as well as birds, fishes, frogs, a chameleon, geckoes and tortoises.
I just met this big girl in my backyard. Not the same Gopher Tortoise as the previous photo. It's biggest one I've seen so far; easily a foot long. I've been down with a cold, but I hope to get out on the river tomorrow with the camera.
Citrus County, FL
We found this little one in our front garden. He is still tiny and is sitting on my husband's hand.
Look at the bit of grass in his mouth!!
We will keep him with our big one that we have had for years!!
Have an awesome Thursday everybody!!
Desert tortoise on his rounds to find food
One of the most difficult issues facing tortoises is high mortality among the newly hatched. It is believed that only 1-5 of 100 tortoises born survive to adulthood.
Photo to Painterly Effect. The Galápagos tortoise or Galápagos giant tortoise is the largest living species of tortoise and the 14th-heaviest living reptile.
I will deliver this to daughter-in-law Sophie soon, during a dog walk. She collected the dog/cat reflection pictures and paid me generously, but I'd forgotten her request for a knitting tortoise! When she wrote her idea on Messenger, I first of all thought she meant a picture of a tortoise for some knitting, eg a picture on a sweater or something!! Then I twigged, she wanted the tortoise to be knitting! This is something I've never seen before, so this is how I would imagine one to look!!
In Florida gopher tortoises are on the Endangered Species List, categorized as a Threatened Species.
The gopher tortoise (gopherus polyphemus) belongs to a group of land tortoises that originated in North America 60 million years ago, thus making it one of the oldest living species.
Gopher tortoises are so named because of their ability to dig large, deep burrows. The gopher tortoise is unique in that it is one of the few tortoises to actually make large burrows. Many tortoises hide under vegetation or use very shallow burrows.
These guys are a lot more gentle than the Snapping Turtle. In fact, I don't think you can get one to bite you. (smile)
I found this one on the Pevine Trail in Osceola County, Florida.
Gopher Tortoise in Florida. They live on dry land and burrow into the sand and dirt to make tunnels for their home's. These guy's are very fast on the surface,
Photo from Virunga national park Democratic republic of Congo, DRC.
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