This drypoint print captures another side of tortoise conservation—the moments when danger arrives suddenly and without intention. The floating dog, ball, and juvenile tortoise are drawn with a light, almost playful line, but the scene hints at the quiet threats tortoises face even in everyday situations. The soft blue tones and radiating marks create a sense of motion and tension, underscoring that conservation isn’t only about beauty and care, but also about confronting the small, unexpected cruelties that can shape a tortoise’s fate.