Ploughshare Tortoise Poster – Wildlife Art

Ploughshare Tortoise Poster

The Ploughshare Tortoise (Astrochelys yniphora) is a land reptile native to a small area of the  island of Madagascar. They are perhaps the most rare and endangered tortoise on earth and found nowhere else. Human activity negatively impacted these tortoise for years, but strong conservation programs have helped stabilize their populations.

For more information visit: WikiPedia, Turtle Survival Alliance, and Animal Diversity Web as they offer guides, species lists, and identification tips.

The Ploughshare Tortoise poster features highly detailed and scientifically accurate illustrations, along with information about the animal and a map showing it’s range. The artistic design is complete with both common and scientific names in a title across the top of the image. The poster is shipped in a sturdy 2″ mailing tube with plastic endcaps. The posters can be signed or customized by the artist upon request.