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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.
Passed this fella making his way down the trail also. The official state tortoise of Florida is the gopher tortoise.
Withlacoochee State Trail, Florida
A fully drivable Technic RC racer, with steering, rear suspension, an L motor for extra oomph, and a gorgeous little Tortoise behind the wheel.
(Tortoise shells are tricky, so very happy with how his came out)
More photos from this lowest area we visited at this part of Panama.
I always like to see tortoise beetles and these ones with a mainly transparent 'shell' are amongst my favourites.
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.
Spotted this tortoise when I drove by the park on my way home last March. It was busy feeding on the grass so I pulled over and very slow and carefully took one step closer each time I got a chance when it's head was down on the grass. Surprised I could get that close without being spotted. I even got a short video. They're such nice creatures. They look so harmless .. never bothered anyone it seems.
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.
During a recent trip in the foothills, we almost ran over this little guy. He was sitting in the middle of a country road just kind of kicking back. It wasn't a very good place for what he was doing this so I stopped and put him on the side of the road. I tried to get a picture of him with his head out of the shell, but he was a little camera shy. He might have been mad that I moved him from his spot in the road. Anyway, this was the best shot I could get.
Photo to Painterly Effect. The Galápagos tortoise or Galápagos giant tortoise is the largest living species of tortoise and the 14th-heaviest living reptile.
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,
Turtles, Turtles R ah Rah Rah ....
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