Stake attention in this memory
The image presents a taxidermied "William" Giant Desert Tortoise (*Testudo sulcata*, also *Geochelone sulcata*) within a glass display case with a wooden base. The scene is located at the Jos Wildlife Park (Jos Zoo) in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria, as confirmed by signage indicating "JOS ZOO 1955 - 1972" and "PROPERTY OF THE ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF JOS." The tortoise specimen is positioned on a light brown, sand-like substrate, depicting its natural habitat of the Sahelian Zone of Northern Africa. Labels state the tortoise died on May 14, 1972, at approximately 262 years of age, and the taxidermy was performed by Dr. Sylvia K. Sikes. A warning label indicates the specimen has been treated with poison. Reflections on the glass case reveal an outdoor setting with trees, architectural elements, and the discernible silhouette of an individual, presumably the photographer. The overall presentation suggests a museum or zoo exhibit.
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