Cultural depictions of turtles and tortoises — Turtles and tortoises are frequently depicted in popular culture as easygoing, patient, and wise creatures, snapping turtles aside.[citation needed] Due to their long lifespan, slow movement, sturdiness, and wrinkled appearance, they are an… … Wikipedia
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium — Date opened May 1905; 1927 Location Powell, Ohio, USA Land area 82 acres (250 acres (1 km²) after expansion) … Wikipedia
Chelonian Conservation and Biology — Chelonian Conservation and Biology: International Journal of Turtle and Tortoise Research Discipline Herpetology: Turtles … Wikipedia
Differences between turtles, tortoises and terrapins — Although the word turtle is widely used to describe all members of the order Testudines, it is also common to see certain members described as terrapins, tortoises or sea turtles as well. Precisely how these alternative names are used, if at all … Wikipedia
Natural history of Trinidad and Tobago — Location of Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean Trinidad and Tobago has some of the richest natural communities in the Caribbean. Unlike most of the islands of the Caribbean, Trinidad and Tobago supports a primarily South American flora and… … Wikipedia
Ecology of Trinidad and Tobago — Trinidad and Tobago has some of the richest natural communities in the Caribbean. Unlike most of the islands of the Caribbean, Trinidad and Tobago supports a primarily South American flora and fauna. As a result, Trinidad and Tobago is richer in… … Wikipedia
List of collective nouns for reptiles and amphibians — Reptile or amphibian Collective noun Source alligators A congregation of alligators cite web|title = Animal Group, Young Names, and Male/Female Names| work=Dictionary.com|publisher =Lexico Publishing Group|url… … Wikipedia
The Tortoise and the Hare — is a fable attributed to Aesop. French poet Jean de La Fontaine adapted into the poem: [http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le Li%C3%A8vre et la Tortue le lièvre et la tortue ] . The story concerns a hare who one day ridiculed a slow moving tortoise. In … Wikipedia
Owen and Mzee — Owen (left) and Mzee Owen and Mzee are a hippopotamus and an Aldabra giant tortoise, respectively, that became the subject of media attention after forming an unusual bond of friendship. They live in Haller Park, Malindi, Kenya.[1] As of March… … Wikipedia
Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park — Infobox Indian Jurisdiction native name= Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park other name = Top Slip type= national park iucn category = II latd = 10.4170 longd= 77.0567 locator position= right inset inset map size = 75px inset map x … Wikipedia
French Southern and Antarctic Lands — <p></p> <p></p> Introduction ::French Southern and Antarctic Lands <p></p> Background: <p></p> In February 2007, the Iles Eparses became an integral part of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands… … The World Factbook
