I got the rare treat to see this magnificent species up close at Zoo Atlanta. They have a pair on breeding loan. (Not on display so don't ask to see them) Could not have been more thrilled. I felt like a kid in the candy store.
Ploughshare Tortoise
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Lucky duck!
Aren't they amazing? I hope for a day when captive breeding will allow more dedicated private keepers to work with this species. While this may be unlikely, one can hope...
Aren't they amazing? I hope for a day when captive breeding will allow more dedicated private keepers to work with this species. While this may be unlikely, one can hope...
Oh what a beautiful tort, with a wonderful colour!
Always love how domed they are. Great time for you.
Doncha' just wish they were available to us?
Linhdan Nguyen
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So beautiful !
Sensational looking tortoise.
Lucky you.
But thanks for sharing with us.
Lucky you.
But thanks for sharing with us.
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That's a once in a life time opportunity. So awesome!
I'm thinking "deadheadvet" would enjoy meeting my nephew Chris, dontchathink Tom?
They were both at TTPG a couple of years ago. They might have met already.
Coming from a zoo background I can't think of a single reptile species that has been breed to the point of being plentiful due to breeding in zoos. In the private sector there are hundreds of species now super common due to breeding by private parties. No reason these beautiful tortoises shouldn't be better represented in captivity.
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