Taking it slow….

#fenfotos #signs #tortoises

These Turtles Lock Up Tight! (6 Species)

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#Turtles and #tortoises share the same #etymological root: Ancient #Greek ταρταροῦχος (tartaroûkhos), “holder of Tartaros (or Tartarus)”. Ancient beliefs held that they originated from the underworld, thought to be the resting place of the dead, referred to as Τάρταρος (Tártaros), meaning “the land of the dead, #hell.”

https://mapologies.com/herpetology/

Dinosaur incoming.

#photography #wildlife #tortoises #Athens #Greece #Fujifilm #FujifilmXT2 #Fujinon #XF56mmMK1
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Seems the tortoises are done with eating for now. 🤭

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World's oldest known land animal, Jonathan the tortoise, still alive at nearly 200

Jonathan the tortoise, the world's longest-living known land animal, remains alive despite claims of his death spreading on social media.

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The Guardian: World’s oldest tortoise caught in viral crypto death scam. To the tune of Master Ninja Theme Song: VIRAL CRYPTO DEATH SCAM “At 194 years old, Jonathan the giant tortoise was a youngster when Queen Victoria ascended to the throne – and has now lived long enough to fall victim to a crypto scam. News outlets including the BBC, Daily Mail and USA Today falsely reported his death […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2026/04/03/the-guardian-worlds-oldest-tortoise-caught-in-viral-crypto-death-scam/
The Guardian: World’s oldest tortoise caught in viral crypto death scam

The Guardian: World’s oldest tortoise caught in viral crypto death scam. To the tune of Master Ninja Theme Song: VIRAL CRYPTO DEATH SCAM “At 194 years old, Jonathan the giant tortoise was a y…

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Beautiful pet portraits, daring dog rescue, famous tortoise is NOT dead, and rolling cat hair forever.

  https://cutetropolis.com/2026/04/03/links-pretty-as-a-picture/   #Cats #Dogs #Kittens #Pups #Tortoises
World's oldest tortoise is 'very much alive' despite death rumours

A viral post claiming a 193-year-old tortoise had passed away has been linked to a cryptocurrency scam. Here's all you need to know.

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from DNA to satellite habitat hunting for food, water, temperature-

NASA Is Helping Bring Giant #Tortoises Back to the #Galápagos - NASA Science https://science.nasa.gov/earth/nasa-is-helping-bring-giant-tortoises-back-to-the-galapagos/

#conservation #environment #conservation

NASA Is Helping Bring Giant Tortoises Back to the Galápagos

Giant tortoises are returning to Floreana Island after more than 150 years, guided by NASA data that shows suitable areas for release.

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