Many large shell-less beings like to visit forests to do something they call “camping.” While they are there, they erectContinue reading “Day 179: Tortoise Does Forest Maintenance”
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Day 176: Tortoises With a (Red Dotted) Face
The large shell-less beings aren’t the only ones who care about fashion. Style is just one of those interests thatContinue reading “Day 176: Tortoises With a (Red Dotted) Face”
Day 173: When It Rains, the Tortoise Wallows
The word “tropical” can mean very different things to different species. To the large shell-less beings, the tropics frequently conjuresContinue reading “Day 173: When It Rains, the Tortoise Wallows”
Day 170: Slow, Slower, Slowest
It is no secret the large shell-less beings view beings with shells as not very speedy. But when you haveContinue reading “Day 170: Slow, Slower, Slowest”
Day 167: Tortoise Explains How to (Not) Have Fun
Living with a large shell-less assistant can be interesting, to say the least. They have so many strange ideas. AndContinue reading “Day 167: Tortoise Explains How to (Not) Have Fun”
Day 164: Tortoise Is Chomposaurus
Everyone knows that young beings grow up fast. And by “grow up” we mean grow out….at least if the youngContinue reading “Day 164: Tortoise Is Chomposaurus”
Day 161: The Tortoise & the (Not So) Living Lettuce
If ever there was a proponent for the raw food diet, it would be the redfoot tortoise. The fresher itContinue reading “Day 161: The Tortoise & the (Not So) Living Lettuce”
Day 158: Tortoise Playground Escapades
All young beings love to play. Youth just seems to bring with it a natural curiosity and drive to explore,Continue reading “Day 158: Tortoise Playground Escapades”
Day 155: The Littlest Tortoise Lawnmower
The large shell-less being here…. Having a tortoise in the flock is kind of like having a very specialized lawnContinue reading “Day 155: The Littlest Tortoise Lawnmower”
Day 152: Tortoise Is Young & Hungry
Being responsible for your own survival – shelter, snacks, the whole bit – means you have to be sharp straightContinue reading “Day 152: Tortoise Is Young & Hungry”
Day 149: A Tortoise and Her Mulch
If there is one thing that does not describe the red-footed tortoise, it is “gives up quickly.” Redfooted tortoises neverContinue reading “Day 149: A Tortoise and Her Mulch”
Day 146: Total Tortugan (Dis)Comfort
I won’t lie. Even after spending five consecutive years together, there is so much about the inner life of aContinue reading “Day 146: Total Tortugan (Dis)Comfort”
Day 143: The Tortoise & the Dreaded F.E.N.C.E.
It is a fact – if you have a shell on your back, you pretty much hate fences. Whether theContinue reading “Day 143: The Tortoise & the Dreaded F.E.N.C.E.”
Day 140: Tortoise Home Away from Home
The large shell-less being here…. When I first brought Malti home, I was sufficiently petrified to expect a steep learningContinue reading “Day 140: Tortoise Home Away from Home”
Day 137: Tortoise Stealth Lunching
When you are an active participant in the food chain of life, there are three possible scenarios that could occurContinue reading “Day 137: Tortoise Stealth Lunching”
Day 134: Itchy Scratchy Tortoise Shell
It is pretty cool to be born with your home right on your back. But then again, sometimes it isContinue reading “Day 134: Itchy Scratchy Tortoise Shell”
Day 131: Just a Tortoise & Her Refrigerator
It is hard to argue with true love. When you meet your beloved for the first time – in thatContinue reading “Day 131: Just a Tortoise & Her Refrigerator”
Day 128: For the Best Seat in the House (Move the Tortoise)
There is this saying, “if you want the best seat in the house, you have to move the dog.” AsContinue reading “Day 128: For the Best Seat in the House (Move the Tortoise)”