Search references for CENTRAL ASIAN-TORTOISE. Phrases containing CENTRAL ASIAN-TORTOISE
See searches and references containing CENTRAL ASIAN-TORTOISE!CENTRAL ASIAN-TORTOISE
Species of tortoise
The Central Asian tortoise (Testudo horsfieldii), also commonly known as the Afghan tortoise, the steppe tortoise, the Russian tortoise (mainly in the
Central_Asian_tortoise
Genus of tortoises
Russian tortoise or Horsfield's tortoise, T. horsfieldii Subspecies: Central Asian tortoise, T. horsfieldii horsfieldii Fergana Valley steppe tortoise, T.
Testudo_(genus)
Class of mating system in non-human species
multiple paternity and sperm storage in a captive colony of the central Asian tortoise, Testudo horsfieldii". Canadian Journal of Zoology. 84 (4): 520–526
Polyandry_in_animals
Family of land turtles
Tortoises (/ˈtɔːrtəs.ɪz/ TOR-təs-iz) are reptiles of the family Testudinidae of the order Testudines (Latin for "tortoise"). Like other testudines, tortoises
Tortoise
Species of tortoise
The Greek tortoise (Testudo graeca), also known commonly as the Moorish tortoise and the spur-thighed tortoise, is a species of tortoise in the family
Greek_tortoise
natalensis) Greek tortoise (Testudo graeca) Hermann's tortoise (Testudo hermanni) Central Asian tortoise (Testudo horsfieldii) Sea turtles Loggerhead sea turtle
List_of_vulnerable_reptiles
Impressed tortoise (Manouria impressa) India (Arunachal Pradesh) Central Asian tortoise (Testudo horsfieldii) Pakistan, Afghanistan River terrapin Batagur
List of reptiles of South Asia
List_of_reptiles_of_South_Asia
Species of tortoise
Forsten's tortoise (Indotestudo forstenii), also known commonly as the Sulawesi tortoise, is a species of tortoise in the family Testudinidae. The species
Forsten's_tortoise
tortoises) - 2 species Geochelone elegans (Indian star tortoise) Testudo horsfieldi (Afghan tortoise, Horsfield's tortoise or Central Asian tortoise)
List_of_reptiles_of_Pakistan
Species of tortoise
The red-footed tortoise (Chelonoidis carbonarius) is a species of tortoise from northern South America. These medium-sized tortoises generally average
Red-footed_tortoise
Zoo in California, United States
include Aldabra giant tortoise, Burmese python, carpet python, desert tortoise, European pond turtle, giant Asian hill tortoise, Gila monster, South American
Central Coast Zoo (California)
Central_Coast_Zoo_(California)
Subspecies of tortoise
The Seychelles giant tortoise (Aldabrachelys gigantea hololissa), also known as the Seychelles domed giant tortoise, is a tortoise subspecies in the genus
Seychelles_giant_tortoise
Chinese dumpling
red tortoise cake, is a small round or oval-shaped sweet Chinese dumpling with soft, sticky glutinous rice flour skin wrapped around a sweet central filling
Ang_ku_kueh
Zoo and botanical garden in Sanford, Florida, United States
leopard (Panthera pardus orientalis) Asian elephants (Elephas maximus) Hornbill (Bucerotidae) Aldabra giant tortoise (Aldabrachelys gigantea) American alligator
Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens
Central_Florida_Zoo_and_Botanical_Gardens
UNESCO World Heritage Site in Jiangsu, China
is soon faced by a giant stone tortoise (bixi), which resides in the Sifangcheng ("Square city") pavilion. The tortoise supports a carved stone stele,
Xiao_Mausoleum
Species of tortoise
The Burmese star tortoise (Geochelone platynota) is a critically endangered tortoise species, native to the dry, deciduous forests of Myanmar (Burma)
Burmese_star_tortoise
Aldabra giant tortoise (c. 1750 – 2006)
March 2006), also spelled Adwaitya or Addwaita, was a male Aldabra giant tortoise that lived in the Alipore Zoological Gardens of Kolkata, India. At the
Adwaita
Native animals of Asia
animal life. The formation of the Asian fauna began in the Mesozoic with the splitting of Laurasian supercontinent. Asia blends elements from both ancient
Fauna_of_Asia
Genus of tortoises
study has shown that their closest relatives are in the Asian genus Manouria. The gopher tortoises live in the southern United States from California's Mojave
Gopherus
Public park in Manhattan, New York
discovered in Central Park in 2002, is one of the smallest centipedes in the world at about 0.4 inches (10 mm) long. The more prevalent Asian long-horned
Central_Park
Plan for survival of endangered species
Malayan (Asian) Teal, Marbled Tenrec, Lesser Madagascar Hedgehog Tern, Inca Tiger, Amur Tiger, Malayan Tiger, Sumatran Tortoise, African Pancake Tortoise, Brown
Species_Survival_Plan
(119 lb), and the Asian forest tortoise (Manouria emys), at up to 37 kg (82 lb) or more, can be rather large as well. The tortoise Megalochelys, of the
List_of_largest_reptiles
Southern Island in Singapore
main island of Singapore and below the Singapore Straits. Kusu means 'Tortoise Island' or 'Turtle Island' in Hokkien (Chinese: 龟屿; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Ku-sū);
Kusu_Island
Traditional Japanese doll
Regions, which refers to Central Asia but may also include the Indian subcontinent, and was either a "Persian Central Asian" or a "South Indian ... the
Daruma_doll
Ten major avatars of the Hindu god Vishnu
the Purana itself, with which it seems to be confused): The Fish, the Tortoise, the Boar, the Man-Lion, the Dwarf, Parasurama, Rama, Krisna, Buddha, and
Dashavatara
Zoo in Fountain Valley, California
spurred tortoise Aldabra giant tortoise Alligator snapping turtle American alligator Arboreal ratsnake Argentine black and white tegu Asian water monitor
The_Reptile_Zoo
Zoo in Rome, Italy
giant tortoise Alligator snapping turtle Elongated tortoise Giant musk turtle Kleinmann's tortoise Malayan box turtle Pancake tortoise Radiated tortoise Red-footed
Bioparco_di_Roma
hinge-back tortoise (Kinixys homeana) Pancake tortoise (Malacochersus tornieri) Asian forest tortoise (Manouria emys) Geometric tortoise (Psammobates
List of critically endangered reptiles
List_of_critically_endangered_reptiles
Subspecies of tortoise
Arnold's giant tortoise (Aldabrachelys gigantea arnoldi), also known as the Seychelles saddle-backed giant tortoise, is a subspecies of tortoise in the genus
Aldabrachelys gigantea arnoldi
Aldabrachelys_gigantea_arnoldi
Zoo in Lalitpur, Nepal
Red panda Blackbuck Barasingha Hippopotamus Indian Leopard Aldabra giant tortoise Gharial Indian python Monocled cobra Bengal monitor Red-eared slider Himalayan
Central_Zoo
Tortoise form of the Hindu god Vishnu
Kurma or Koorma (Sanskrit: कूर्म, lit. 'Turtle' or 'Tortoise'), is the second avatar of the Hindu preserver deity, Vishnu. Originating in Vedic literature
Kurma
(Siebenrockiella crassicollis) - likely introduced Asian brown tortoise (Manouria emys) - escapee Indian star tortoise (Geochelone elegans) - escapee Cuban slider
List_of_reptiles_of_Singapore
Zoo in New South Wales, Australia
South-central black rhinoceros Plains zebras Ostrich Giraffes Southeast African cheetahs African lions Meerkats Scimitar oryx Bongo Galápagos tortoises Dromedary
Taronga_Western_Plains_Zoo
Order of reptiles with a shell
turtles continues to be eaten in Asian cultures, while turtle soup was once a popular dish in English cuisine. Gopher tortoise stew has been popular with some
Turtle
Zoo in Florida, United States
Reptiles (other) Alligator snapping turtle Arrau river turtle Asian mountain tortoise Big-headed turtle Blood python Carpet python Chicken turtle Corn
St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park
St._Augustine_Alligator_Farm_Zoological_Park
Sea monster in Greek mythology
to become taboo aboard vessels.[citation needed] Black Tortoise—Cetus and the Black Tortoise correspond in astrology, as both creatures possess affinities
Cetus_(mythology)
Species of insect
the Japanese wax scale or tortoise wax scale, is a scale insect belonging to the family Coccidae. It is native to East Asia but has spread and became
Ceroplastes_japonicus
Zoo in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Northern white-cheeked gibbon Growing Wild Aldabra giant tortoise Blue-and-yellow macaw Central bearded dragon Centralian blue-tongued lizard Chameleon
Melbourne_Zoo
Species of beetle
Aspidimorpha sanctaecrucis, sometimes called the golden tortoise beetle (a common name which refers to other species elsewhere), is an Old World species
Aspidimorpha_sanctaecrucis
lizard Russian desman Russian tortoise Sterlet Brilliant ground agama lizard Desert monitor Bactrian camel Central Asian red deer Goitered gazelle Moose
Wildlife_of_Kazakhstan
Canid indigenous to East Asia
the Chinese or Asian raccoon dog to distinguish it from the Japanese raccoon dog, is a heavy-set, fox-like canid native to East Asia. Named for its raccoon-like
Common_raccoon_dog
Zoo in India
White stork Gharial Green iguana Indian cobra Indian python Indian star tortoise Mugger crocodile "List of Zoos in India, from 1800 until now". kuchbhi
Mahendra Chaudhary Zoological Park
Mahendra_Chaudhary_Zoological_Park
Species of turtle
Turtle Farm in Hainan Province, People's Republic of China". Turtle and Tortoise Newsletter. 3: 4–6. Archived from the original on 24 April 2015. Retrieved
Yellow_pond_turtle
Desert in Central Asia
lake Central Asian northern desert, an ecoregion largely corresponding with the Kyzylkum Desert Karakum Desert, another desert of Central Asia List of
Kyzylkum_Desert
Family of turtles
(PDF) on 2013-02-22. Retrieved 2013-03-04. Dinny McMahon, China Backs Tortoise in Race to Protect Endangered Species, 2013-03-04 Wikispecies has information
Geoemydidae
Open-range zoo in South Australia
exhibits have been developed, including the Asian steppes, arid north Africa, African plains, and Asian grasslands. The entire zoo is surrounded with
Monarto_Safari_Park
Genus of land turtles
2025). Turtles of the World: Checklist and Atlas (10th Ed.) (PDF). IUCN Tortoise and Freshwater Turtle Specialist Group. J. B. Iverson & W. P. McCord (1992)
Asian_box_turtle
7th competition of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang World Championship
China, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), and Eastern Europe and Central Asia (EECC) each received two slots as well, one directly and one through
MLBB_M7_World_Championship
Zoo and zookeeper training facility in Gainesville, Florida, United States
capuchin Herptiles Alligator snapping turtle American alligator Asian forest tortoise Ball python Common kingsnake Common musk turtle Corn snake Diamondback
Santa_Fe_College_Teaching_Zoo
Prehistory of the Central African subregion of the African continent
and animals (e.g., four-legged animals, lizards, a giant-headed insect, tortoise carapace) and a non-hunting depiction of a hoe. At Epona, there are various
Prehistoric_Central_Africa
Ecological practice
southern and central United States). The Asian elephant is possibly a good candidate for Pleistocene rewilding in North America. Asian elephants would
Pleistocene_rewilding
Zoo in Staffordshire, England
Valais Blacknose sheep Dik-dik Asian short-clawed otter Polar bear Bush dog Red squirrel Dwarf mongoose African spurred tortoise Hargreaves, Belinda (1 April
Peak_Wildlife_Park
Zoo in the northwestern Rotterdam, Nederlands
for red pandas, EEPs for Asian elephant, Komodo dragon, red-crowned and Siberian crane, Visayan warty pig and Egyptian tortoise, and the ESB (European Studbook)
Diergaarde_Blijdorp
Zoo in Lombardy, Italy
gecko Central bearded dragon Red tegu American alligator Nile crocodile African spurred tortoise Aldabra giant tortoise Aldabra giant tortoises Red kangaroo
Le_Cornelle
Species of turtle
also called commonly the European pond terrapin and the European pond tortoise, is a species of long-living freshwater turtle in the family Emydidae.
European_pond_turtle
Zoo in New York, United States
early June 2020, a red-footed tortoise was reportedly stolen from the zoo. There was an ongoing police search, but the tortoise, 'Red', was never found. Animal
Buffalo_Zoo
Species of turtle
Southeast Asian box turtle (Cuora amboinensis) is a species of Asian box turtle widely distributed across Southeast Asia. It is native to the Asian mainland
Amboina_box_turtle
and animals (e.g., four-legged animals, lizards, a giant-headed insect, tortoise carapace) and a non-hunting depiction of a hoe. At Epona, there are various
History_of_Central_Africa
1905 Eremias scripta (Strauch, 1867) Eremias velox (Pallas, 1771) Central Asian racerunner, Eremias vermiculata Blanford, 1875 Dwarf sand boa, Eryx
List of reptiles of Kazakhstan
List_of_reptiles_of_Kazakhstan
British weekly newspaper
sister paper to The Guardian and The Guardian Weekly. In December 2024, Tortoise Media acquired the paper from the Scott Trust Limited, and took ownership
The_Observer
Legendary Chinese creature
deer. The head of a crocodile. A demon's eyes. The neck of a snake. A tortoise's viscera. A hawk's claws. The palms of a tiger. A cow's ears. And it hears
Chinese_dragon
American politician and attorney (born 1942)
repeatedly mocked McConnell on The Daily Show for resembling a turtle or tortoise. McConnell has been portrayed by Beck Bennett in sketches on Saturday Night
Mitch_McConnell
edition, p. 102, ISBN 0-85112-070-9. BBC News – South Asia (2006-03-23). "'Clive of India's' tortoise dies". BBC News. BBC Online. Retrieved 2014-01-23.
List of longest-living organisms
List_of_longest-living_organisms
Modern fable
sting, whether I wound the back of a friend or the breast of a foe. The tortoise reflected thus, 'Truly have the sages said that to cherish a base character
The_Scorpion_and_the_Frog
Species of turtle
"Conservation Biology of Freshwater Turtles and Tortoises: A Compilation Project of the IUCN/SSC Tortoise and Freshwater Turtle Specialist Group". Chelonian
Oldham's_leaf_turtle
Species of turtle
animals in Southeast Asian Buddhist temples. They are classified as endangered by the IUCN, being one of the several Southeast Asian turtle species heavily
Black_marsh_turtle
Arabic collection of fables
won’t put his trust in Tortoise anymore. Illustrations: Kardana’s Deposition, Kardana and the Tortoise become friends, The Tortoise Ferries Kardara, Kardana’s
Kalīla_wa-Dimna
Steppe region in Kazakhstan
romanized: Ūly dala [ʊˈɫɤ dɑˈɫɑ]), is a vast region of open grassland in Central Asia, covering areas in northern Kazakhstan and adjacent areas of Russia.
Kazakh_Steppe
Taoist water deity, tutelary deity of Ming Empire
his attendants and recalling his cosmological association with the Black Tortoise. His left hand holds the "three mountain seal", somewhat similar to Guan
Xuanwu_(god)
Geological feature in Asia
Persian plateau is a geological feature spanning parts of Central Asia, South Asia, West Asia, and the South Caucasus. It makes up part of the Eurasian
Iranian_plateau
Zoo situated in Mandai, Singapore
different species of tortoises such as Burmese star tortoises, leopard tortoises, ploughshare tortoises and radiated tortoises in seven enclosures. Each
Singapore_Zoo
Individual Asian elephant
taxidermist, Lin-Wen Lung (林文龍). Chengalloor Dakshayani War elephant Timothy (tortoise) List of individual elephants Diamond, Catherine (1 June 2021). "Tiger
Lin_Wang
North American land turtles of the genus Terrapene
the genus Terrapene. Although box turtles are superficially similar to tortoises in terrestrial habits and overall appearance, they are actually members
North_American_box_turtle
Species of lizard
lizard, is a species of large glass lizard found from Southern Europe to Central Asia. The sheltopusik was previously included in the genus Ophisaurus, but
Sheltopusik
Zoo in Zurich
successfully breed Galápagos tortoises. Over the course of the years, the Zurich attraction has sent the baby tortoises to more than two dozen other zoos
Zürich_Zoologischer_Garten
Zoo and botanical garden in Los Angeles, California, US
medical cases. The smallest patient treated was a spider tortoise (0.08 kg) and the largest was an Asian elephant (4,826 kg).[citation needed] The Los Angeles
Los_Angeles_Zoo
Zoo in California, United States
including the forthcoming "Kingdoms of Asia" project, as well as a new warthog and tortoise exhibit. The warthog/tortoise exhibit opened in African Adventure
Fresno_Chaffee_Zoo
Visual art related to writing
The calligraphy of East Asian characters remains an important and highly regarded aspect of contemporary traditional East Asian culture.[examples needed][citation
Calligraphy
Species of mammal
(4): 182–188. Lloyd, P.; Stadler, D. A. (1998). "Predation on the tent tortoise Psammobates tentorius: a whodunit with the honey badger Mellivora capensis
Honey_badger
Zoo in Vienna
mountain slope from a Southeast Asian rainforest. This area houses rare species such as northern river terrapins, Asian small-clawed otters, various birds
Schönbrunn_Zoo
15th century Javanese Hindu temple
pyramid structure with reliefs and statues in front of it, including three tortoises with flattened shells and a male figure grasping his penis. A giant 1
Sukuh
Suborder of reptiles
Family Geoemydidae (Asian river turtles, Asian leaf turtles, Asian box turtles and roofed turtles) Family Testudinidae (tortoises) Clade Pantrionychia
Cryptodira
This is a list of Asian species extinct in the Holocene that covers extinctions from the Holocene epoch, a geologic epoch that began about 11,650 years
List of Asian species extinct in the Holocene
List_of_Asian_species_extinct_in_the_Holocene
Index of animals with the same common name
Terrapins or water tortoises are a group of several species of aquatic reptile of the order Testudines living primarily in fresh or brackish tidal waters
Terrapin
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Though there are numerous ancient historic Asian designations for Southeast Asia, none are geographically
History_of_Southeast_Asia
Language family concentrated in Southeast Asia
'boat', 'fish', 'catfish sp.', 'eel', 'prawn', 'shrimp' (Central Austroasiatic), 'crab', 'tortoise', 'turtle', 'otter', 'crocodile', 'heron, fishing bird'
Austroasiatic_languages
(Vijayachelys silvatica) Tortoises Karoo dwarf tortoise (Chersobius boulengeri) Speckled Cape tortoise (Chersobius signatus) African spurred tortoise (Centrochelys
List_of_endangered_reptiles
Practice of raising turtles commercially
Turtle farming is the practice of raising turtles and tortoises of various species commercially. Raised animals are sold for use as gourmet food, traditional
Turtle_farming
Bronze Age culture in Sichuan, China
East, Vermilion Bird of the South, White Tiger of the West, and Black Tortoise of the North. Each of these Four Symbols (Chinese constellation) was associated
Sanxingdui
Zoo in Manhattan, New York
zoo also keeps red-bellied piranhas, pig-nosed turtles, and red-footed tortoises. There is also a large free-flight area for birds. The elephant house
Central_Park_Zoo
hemione), semi-arid areas (wild goat and sheep), while small game (fox, hare, tortoise) could be found on almost all sites. For these bands exploiting the resources
Origins of agriculture in West Asia
Origins_of_agriculture_in_West_Asia
Zoo on the island of Jersey
Emerald tree boa Dumeril's boa Galapagos giant tortoise - external paddock (seasonal) Radiated tortoise - external paddock (seasonal) European adder -
Jersey_Zoo
Collectible card game revolving around endangered species
Ploughshare tortoise Pygmy leaf chameleon Radiated tortoise Red owl Ring-tailed lemur Running coua Unidentified scorpion Sickle-billed vanga Spider tortoise Striped
Xeko
Water deity in Ossetian mythology
told that his wife will appear on earth during the day in the form of a tortoise. Only at night will she take the form of the beautiful woman he married
Donbettyr
Species of turtle
Conservation Biology of Freshwater Turtles and Tortoises: A Compilation Project of the IUCN/SSC Tortoise and Freshwater Turtle Specialist Group. Chelonian
Malayan_snail-eating_turtle
Large cat native to the Americas
jaguar's powerful bite allows it to pierce the carapaces of turtles and tortoises, and to employ an unusual killing method: it bites directly through the
Jaguar
Rendering: Use of Unicode in OpenType fonts" (PDF). International Journal on Asian Language Processing. 21 (1): 33. Retrieved 1 October 2025. "Character design
List_of_Unicode_characters
2014) Family: Testudinidae (tortoises) Spur-thighed tortoise, Testudo graeca VU (southern Europe) Marginated tortoise, Testudo marginata LC (southern
List of reptiles and amphibians of the Aegean
List_of_reptiles_and_amphibians_of_the_Aegean
Testudinidae Genus: Testudo Spur-thighed tortoise (Testudo graeca) Hermann's tortoise (Testudo hermanni) Marginated tortoise (Testudo marginata) Wildlife of Turkey
List_of_reptiles_of_Turkey
Zoo in Perth, Western Australia
Bolivian squirrel monkey Galápagos tortoise The Asian Rainforest opened in phases between 1984 and 2007 (officially named Asian Rainforest however in 1999),
Perth_Zoo
CENTRAL ASIAN-TORTOISE
CENTRAL ASIAN-TORTOISE
CENTRAL ASIAN-TORTOISE
CENTRAL ASIAN-TORTOISE
CENTRAL ASIAN-TORTOISE
CENTRAL ASIAN-TORTOISE
CENTRAL ASIAN-TORTOISE
CENTRAL ASIAN-TORTOISE
CENTRAL ASIAN-TORTOISE