Turtles 2008 Calendar

Two hundred million years ago, these self-contained creatures shared Earth with the dinosaurs. Long after the demise of their contemporaries, turtles live on. Not surprising then, that throughout history they have been associated with strength, endurance and longevity, however slowly they may move. In Turtles 2008, world-renowned photographers have caught 12 of these ancient reptiles on film. The pictures provide a captivating glimpse into the environment and behavior of turtles, while fascinating captions provide background information. Photographed in their natural settings, these turtles reveal the qualities that made their ancestors such survivors.