Life as a (shelled) public figure means daily life may never be as private as you might prefer. It justContinue reading “Day 200: Tortoise Finds a Very Fashionable Snack”
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Day 194: Tortoise Tucks Into Edible Greens
Being born as a redfoot tortoise who is expected to find her own snacks from day one, it pays toContinue reading “Day 194: Tortoise Tucks Into Edible Greens”
Day 182: Tortoise Destroys Zucchini
Living your whole life in a natural green space, you begin to develop an instinctive aesthetic about what should goContinue reading “Day 182: Tortoise Destroys Zucchini”
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 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 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 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 122: Tortoise Lunch Is Very Fresh & Very Gone
There is no doubt the large shell-less beings mean well. Yours, for instance, really wants to make sure you getContinue reading “Day 122: Tortoise Lunch Is Very Fresh & Very Gone”
Day 83: Food Face
Some cold-blooded species can be notoriously picky eaters. But not the redfooted tortoise. Redfoots are often described as “opportunistic feeders”Continue reading “Day 83: Food Face”
Day 50: Tortoise Clover Chomper
It is a well-kept secret that feathered beings aren’t the only species who love the color green. Shelled beings loveContinue reading “Day 50: Tortoise Clover Chomper”
Day 44: Tortugan Broccoli Hunter
Just because you are slow and small doesn’t necessarily mean you are not fierce. Being slow and low to theContinue reading “Day 44: Tortugan Broccoli Hunter”
Day 32: Healthy Tortoise Eating Plan
As a young tortoise on the go, you need to make sure you stay well hydrated…and well-nourished. Hydration is easyContinue reading “Day 32: Healthy Tortoise Eating Plan”
Day 17: Malti’s Menu
To hear paleontologists tell it, feathered and shelled beings likely share some common ancestors. And those ancestors were BIG. TheyContinue reading “Day 17: Malti’s Menu”
Malti Explains Redfoot Tortoises: First Earthworm!
It’s never been any secret that Bruce, our little flock’s rescued box turtle member, is an avid hunter. Which makesContinue reading “Malti Explains Redfoot Tortoises: First Earthworm!”
Malti Explains Redfoot Tortoises: Arugula
If it is possible for a tortoise to be a foodie, then Malti is a foodie. She really loves toContinue reading “Malti Explains Redfoot Tortoises: Arugula”
Malti Explains Redfoot Tortoises: Groceries
Redfoot tortoises are very smart. Not only can they go head-to-head on touch screen computer tests with dogs, rats, mice,Continue reading “Malti Explains Redfoot Tortoises: Groceries”
Malti Explains Redfoot Tortoises: Treats
It took me awhile to figure out that Malti didn’t find everything equally tasty. Pretty much from day one sheContinue reading “Malti Explains Redfoot Tortoises: Treats”