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We’re only slow when humans are looking. well, we were. These days we’ve realized you humans are silly and easily distracted so we’re more like ‘eh. move over human I’m outta here’.
Bernie then leopard tortoise beats the Guinness Book Record for Worlds Fastest Tortoises!
Bernie is one glorious shell, and he’s got moves that make will undoubtedly make all of the #turtpocalypse proud (especially his human who is glowing with pride). We salute you, Bernie, for showing the world that shells aren’t even slow when humans ARE watching!
Heres hoping the Guinness Book of World Records makes it official Bernie and his proud human can bask in the glory of the title and a place in the history books. For now, anway… I think Bernie might have some competition in a fiesty little russian tortoise named Zoya Pants! Just Sayin’
Heres the video of Bernie’s recordbreaking moment.
For while his dawdling cousins may beat arrogant hares in a race to the finish line not one of them would stand a chance against the world’s fastest tortoise.
The young Leopard “turbo” tortoise is believed to have set a new world record after covering an 18ft-long uphill track in 21.47 seconds – around half the previous world best – and then smashing his own time, clocking in at 19.59 seconds.
The record attempt at Adventure Valley theme park, near Durham City, was painstakingly monitored, with three vets, a course architect and two timekeepers from Sunderland AFC’s Foundation of Light on hand to ensure everything was done by the book.
Their paperwork and videos will now be sent to Guinness World Records, in the hope of official confirmation that Bertie has entered the record books.
Owner Marco Calzini said: “Not only has he smashed the world record, he’s obliterated it completely.
“I think it will stand for a long time now, without a shadow of a doubt.”
As crowds gathered to watch the attempt one worried timekeeper mused: “What if he goes into his shell?”
But there was no such worries as Bertie’s little legs were already spinning like clock hands as Marco placed him on the start line.
Just like Usain Bolt this was his moment and he wasn’t going to miss out.
He broke the previous world record of 43.7 seconds, set by a tortoise named Charlie at the National Tortoise Championships at Tickhill, South Yorkshire, in 1977, on his first attempt, to huge cheers and fist punching from Marco and colleagues.
Second time out, he slashed another two seconds off his personal best, before being retired to his hutch for a well-earned rest.
Bertie’s speed was spotted shortly after he arrived at Adventure Valley, donated by a family who were emigrating, three-and-a-half years ago.
“Every day we do activities with the animals and everybody comments on how quick he walks,” added Marco.
“It’s a massive weight off my shoulders.
“I’m so proud of him, so pleased.
“Now hopefully we’ll get that official recognition.”
Bernie then leopard tortoise beats the Guinness Book Record for Worlds Fastest Tortoises!
Bernie is one glorious shell, and he’s got moves that make will undoubtedly make all of the #turtpocalypse proud (especially his human who is glowing with pride). We salute you, Bernie, for showing the world that shells aren’t even slow when humans ARE watching!
Heres hoping the Guinness Book of World Records makes it official Bernie and his proud human can bask in the glory of the title and a place in the history books. For now, anway… I think Bernie might have some competition in a fiesty little russian tortoise named Zoya Pants! Just Sayin’
Heres the video of Bernie’s recordbreaking moment.
For while his dawdling cousins may beat arrogant hares in a race to the finish line not one of them would stand a chance against the world’s fastest tortoise.
The young Leopard “turbo” tortoise is believed to have set a new world record after covering an 18ft-long uphill track in 21.47 seconds – around half the previous world best – and then smashing his own time, clocking in at 19.59 seconds.
The record attempt at Adventure Valley theme park, near Durham City, was painstakingly monitored, with three vets, a course architect and two timekeepers from Sunderland AFC’s Foundation of Light on hand to ensure everything was done by the book.
Their paperwork and videos will now be sent to Guinness World Records, in the hope of official confirmation that Bertie has entered the record books.
Owner Marco Calzini said: “Not only has he smashed the world record, he’s obliterated it completely.
“I think it will stand for a long time now, without a shadow of a doubt.”
As crowds gathered to watch the attempt one worried timekeeper mused: “What if he goes into his shell?”
But there was no such worries as Bertie’s little legs were already spinning like clock hands as Marco placed him on the start line.
Just like Usain Bolt this was his moment and he wasn’t going to miss out.
He broke the previous world record of 43.7 seconds, set by a tortoise named Charlie at the National Tortoise Championships at Tickhill, South Yorkshire, in 1977, on his first attempt, to huge cheers and fist punching from Marco and colleagues.
Second time out, he slashed another two seconds off his personal best, before being retired to his hutch for a well-earned rest.
Bertie’s speed was spotted shortly after he arrived at Adventure Valley, donated by a family who were emigrating, three-and-a-half years ago.
“Every day we do activities with the animals and everybody comments on how quick he walks,” added Marco.
“It’s a massive weight off my shoulders.
“I’m so proud of him, so pleased.
“Now hopefully we’ll get that official recognition.”
Hero in a half shell, turtle power.
your human boundaries are useless. Turtle will be free. #turtpocalypse
Hero in a half shell, turtle power.
your human boundaries are useless. Turtle will be free. #turtpocalypse
99% of turtle psychologists agree: the key to raising a confident turtle is ensuring he or she knows they have backup from a young age. #ninjaturtle
My turtle Jamax Donatello has his own ninja turtle! #jamaxdonatello #turtle #ninjaturtle
99% of turtle psychologists agree: the key to raising a confident turtle is ensuring he or she knows they have backup from a young age. #ninjaturtle
My turtle Jamax Donatello has his own ninja turtle! #jamaxdonatello #turtle #ninjaturtle
