Home > Animals > Birds > Passerines > Honeyeaters > Tui
Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) female digging nest, North coast, Santa Cruz Island
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Nature Picture Library
Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) female digging nest, North coast, Santa Cruz Island
Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) female digging nest, North coast, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos
Nature Picture Library offers the best nature photographs from the world's finest photographers
naturepl.com / : Tui De Roy
Media ID 20033626
© www.naturepl.com
Behavioural Chelonia Chelonia Lachrymata Chelonia Mydas Chelonii Cheloniidae Coast Coastal Endangered Female Animal Galapagos Galapagos Islands Galapagos National Park Green Turtle Nest Building Nesting Behaviour Reptile Reptilia Sea Turtles South America Testitudine Testudo Cepediana Testudo Mydas Turtle Unesco World Heritage Site Biodiversity Hotspot Endangered Species Threatened
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Animals
> Birds
> Passerines
> Honeyeaters
> Tui
> Animals
> Reptiles
> Turtles
> Sea Turtles
> Nature Picture Library
> Tui De Roy
> Tui De Roy - A Lifetime in Galapagos
Green Turtle Mama - The Ultimate Home Builder Extraordinaire!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this snapshot captured by the talented Tui De Roy, we witness a remarkable moment in nature's grand symphony. Our leading lady, a magnificent Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) female, takes center stage on the North coast of Santa Cruz Island in Galapagos. With her flippers gracefully digging into the sandy canvas, she becomes an architect like no other. This is not just any ordinary construction project; it's a nest-building masterpiece! With meticulous precision and unwavering determination, she carves out her future offspring's sanctuary beneath the tropical sun. As one of Earth's most enchanting reptiles, our lovely lady showcases her incredible nesting behavior. Her maternal instincts kick into high gear as she creates a safe haven for generations to come. It’s awe-inspiring to witness such dedication and care from this endangered species. This breathtaking image serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between human existence and biodiversity hotspots like Galapagos National Park—a UNESCO World Heritage Site that safeguards these precious creatures. So let us celebrate this extraordinary creature and marvel at her ability to shape the world around her. In this print by Nature Picture Library, we are reminded that even in our vast universe, it is often the smallest acts that have the greatest impact on our planet's fragile tapestry of life.
MADE IN THE UK
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Basket.
