It can be hard to understand the cultural obsession with photographing large shell-less beings once you’ve laid eyes on a particularly photogenic shelled being. Everything a large shell-less being can do on (or off) the runway, shelled beings can do better….and look much better while doing it! Headshots, action shots, close-ups, distance shots, there isn’tContinueContinue reading “Day 53: America’s Next Top Tortoise Model”
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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 love green too! Not only is green a lovely color to look at, but often green things are also delicious. Here, the fresher the green snack, the better. True shelled gourmands know that freshest is tastiest.ContinueContinue reading “Day 50: Tortoise Clover Chomper”
Day 47: Malti Hangs Out With Flash Gordon!
You can always count on the drawing power of “cuteness.” When you are very cute, other (often less cute) beings are helpless to resist being drawn in by your gravitational pull. But what happens when two very cute beings encounter each other? This is what we call a “cuteness vortex.” If one of the veryContinueContinue reading “Day 47: Malti Hangs Out With Flash Gordon!”
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 the ground also has its advantages. As a stealthy, stoic hunter, you can sneak up on your prey so slowly they literally fall asleep waiting for you to arrive. This provides the perfect moment to strike!ContinueContinue reading “Day 44: Tortugan Broccoli Hunter”
Day 41: Baby Elephant Legs!
The large shell-less being here…. There are many pivotal days in the life of a tortoise mama. For example, there is the day your hatchling tortoise is suddenly no longer a hatchling (and you know this because her legs stick way out of her “hatchling tortoise” bathing bowl). And then there is the day youContinueContinue reading “Day 41: Baby Elephant Legs!”
Day 38: Turtle Besties
Everyone needs friends. Whether you are a shelled being, a feathered being, or even one of those large and unfortunate beings who doesn’t have a shell or any feathers, friends are essential. Friends give you hugs when you need them. They don’t judge. They love to hang out and have fun. If your idea ofContinueContinue reading “Day 38: Turtle Besties”
Day 35: Tortoise Clearance
When you are young with a shell and you are growing very fast, life brings new surprises every day. Literally. For example, perhaps yesterday you maneuvered your strong young shelled self into your favorite parking spot right under the shiny desk chair. Then, when you were ready to get going again, you simply hoisted yourselfContinueContinue reading “Day 35: Tortoise Clearance”
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 easy enough, since your large shell-less assistant won’t agree to cease and desist from dunking you in your large red tortoise bath on a daily (yes, daily!) basis. Sheesh. You’re not a little baby tort anymore.ContinueContinue reading “Day 32: Healthy Tortoise Eating Plan”
Day 29: Total Tortugan Comfort
When you are born with a hard shell that covers your body, some beings assume you aren’t cuddly. They think you can’t appreciate the finer comforts of life, such as a snuggly plush blanket….or two snuggly plush blankets! That is their loss. And in fact, if they don’t keep a close eye on said blankets,ContinueContinue reading “Day 29: Total Tortugan Comfort”
Day 26: Is It Edible?
The world looks quite different when you are small and strong and low to the ground. From this vantage point, you can see all sorts of opportunities less observant beings might miss. When you do encounter a new item, it is time to size up its potential. The best way to do this is toContinueContinue reading “Day 26: Is It Edible?”
Love & Feathers & Shells 