File 4 - Tortoises, Terrapins, Turtles

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CZ-ANI-4-4-4

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Tortoises, Terrapins, Turtles

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21 BW photos, 9 colour photos.
NB: 1 BW photo of terrapin under water has been stuck back-to-back with photo of fish

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The North of England Zoological Society (NEZS)

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Chester Zoo

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Species include Aldabra Giant Tortoise, Eastern Box Turtle, Matamata Turtle, Soft-Shelled Turtle.
1 BW photo has the following caption on the back:
"Mel Grundy Photographic Agency; Story...Ian Callister. 'Biscuit Tin Babies': Proud father 'Speedy Ganzales' [sic] keeps a careful eye on keeper Roger Ainsley as he handles Speedy's five kids. Dad, who weighs a massive 62lb, has to be careful not to tread on his rare baby tortoises, who are the first ever to be born in captivity at Chester Zoo."

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