Wisdom From The Experts Pt 4 & 5 Two Turtle and Tort experts, two related pieces of wisdom to share about turtle and tortoise anatomy! Lori Neuman-Lee, PhD (@CheloniaGirl ), prof at Utah State University, says – “I wish people knew that turtles can’t come out of their shells…because their shells are part of their...
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Words of Wisdom from the Experts Pt 3- “I wish people knew how smart turtles are. They learn quickly where their food comes from; if from a human then they learn that specific person” Is what Michelle Kelly (@MichelleKellyCW), public speaker about Reptiles and amphibians, wishes more people knew about turtles and tortoises. Those of...
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Words of wisdom from the experts pt 2 Check out this INCREDIBLE photo by Amanda Hipps, @biophilamanda, one of the experts who responded to our #worldturtleday question. Amanda studies the animals that live in gopher tortoise burrows. In case you didn’t know, gopher tortoise burrows are home to hundreds of other animals. Their status as endangered directly...
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This year, in honor of #WorldTurtleDay, we asked herpetologists, biologists, rescues, and rehabbers, to tell us what they wish more people knew about Turtles and Tortoises. Starting today we’ll be sharing a few responses a day! Let’s learn more about the animals we love from people who have devoted their lives to protecting them. Biologist...
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Mom told us we must do our best to conserve food and keep mom out of the grocery store. So we’re taking a break from our fresh treats once we run out and sticking to hay and Mazuri. I know I’ll outlive mom but I want that to be a long time from now.
Jaq the #tortoise shares his good karma – now a rescue older adult male Russian tortoise (see his mended shell) and a new baby hatchling have a great home in Jaq’s garden! Names TBD ❤
Jaq the #tortoise shares his good karma – now a rescue older adult male Russian tortoise (see his mended shell) and a new baby hatchling have a great home in Jaq’s garden! Names TBD ❤
Its ok cat. You seem pretty cool. We like you just the way you are.. as a cat. Your shell friend seems pretty cool too.. in that we appreciate the love of digging down and napping.
