Turtles in confinement

Sea Turtles are ancient creatures. Some scientists say they are over 110 million years old, while others claim their lineage goes back 140 million years. They were here before the dinosaurs roamed the planet; and yet today, all species are on the IUCN (World Conservation Union) Red List meaning they are facing a high risk of global extinction. The United States Endangered Species Act (ESA) also places sea turtles species as endangered. In addition and unfortunately, scientists believe that leatherback sea turtles could be facing extinction in as little as ten years. Save the Turtles, Inc, stands humbled by these gentle creatures and works towards their survival.

Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas)

Largest of all the hard-shelled sea turtles and as an adult, are the only species that are herbivorous.

Female sea turtle coming ashore on the island of Oahu. North Shore Hawaii.

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Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L

Australia. April 2016.

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Here's the Soft Turtle in Color.

Which one do you like better the color version, or the B&W version?

Couldn't find anything in the field guides to identify exactly what kind of turtle this is, assume it's a box. He was crossing the lane down to our cottage and after taking a few shots we "air lifted" him to the other side for safety. Box Turtle Goshen, NJ Lisa Foster, photographer

Best Viewed on Black, please

One beautiful variation of an Eastern box turtle taken in Southern NJ.

Chinese New Year 2010

Penang Hill Bat Temple

Turtle pond

Hawksbill Turtle

HongKong Park 香港公園

Turtle in the Nature Preserve

Olive Ridley Sea Turtle from the Aquarium of the Pacific

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Apo Island 17 Nov 09 6867

Vakarufalhi Island, South Ari Atoll. Maldives, August 2013!

Gonzalez, our greek tortoise is enjoying the sun

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Three individuals of Macroscopic Solutions, LLC captured the images in this database collaboratively.

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Mark Smith M.S. Geoscientist

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5 x 7 original watercolor of a sea turtle

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I love turtles, especially baby turtles. The turtle is safe in a covered pond (the pond keeps out pest and birds).

This is a 'memoryware' mosaic.

Mr. Turtle has a story to tell! Below the sea... think of all of the items.. that once were special to someone. Perhaps an earring lost when swimming on a late summer afternoon. Perhaps a nail from a sunken ship... or a coin fallen from the pocket of a man who jumped over the side of a boat to save a child. Or even... a jewel tossed from cruise ship after a lover's spat!

One never knows... what treasures are buried in the sand for only the sea creatures to find!

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This snapping turtle had climbed up to the top of a hill to lay her eggs. She decided to take the stairs back down.

Living in the garden in Anatoli.