About The Artwork I was spellbound by the beguiling scene of this turtle among the attractive lillies of this mexican cenote. It was only later that I found out this beautiful scene has a more troubling backstory. Pictured here is a red eared slider turtle (Trachemys scripta elegans) and it was almost certainly a former pet. This species of turtle is the most traded in the world, with their popularity as pets carrying them across the globe. Sadly subsequent pet release has also led to them becoming one of the most invasive species in the world, causing a myriad of issues for the local ecosystems. Location: Cenote Aktun Ha, Quintana Roo, Mexico Highly Commended in The Wildlife Photographer of the Year 57th Edition, 'Wetlands - The Bigger Picture' category Highly Commended in ‘Submerged World’ category of Memorial Maria Luisa Edition 31. Print created on Hahnemühle FineArt Pearl 285gsm, an archival quality, cotton paper, with a high quality, thick, and slightly glossy finish. Original Created:2019 Subjects:Nature Materials:Paper Styles:DocumentaryFine Art Mediums:Photo Details & Dimensions Photography:Photo on Paper Artist Produced Limited Edition of:10 Size:39.4 W x 59.1 H x 0 D in Frame:Not Framed Ready to Hang:Not applicable Packaging:Ships Rolled in a Tube Shipping & Returns Delivery Time:Typically 5-7 business days for domestic shipments, 10-14 business days for international shipments. Handling:Ships rolled in a tube. Artists are responsible for packaging and adhering to Saatchi Art’s packaging guidelines. Ships From:United Kingdom. Customs:Shipments from United Kingdom may experience delays due to country's regulations for exporting valuable artworks. Have additional questions? Please visit our help section or contact us.