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Renaissance Tortoise Rides Again
I never get tired of footage of Angus the tortoise. I think it must be his kilt. It’s hard to resist a tortoise in a kilt.
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Video: Crasher Turtle Objects to Wedding
If you're going to have an underwater wedding, be sure to get approval from the local sea turtles BEFORE the ceremony. Otherwise, they get ornery. (Via TortoiseBlog.)
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Video: Tiny Tortoise EXPLODES (but cutely)
This baby tortoise is eating too much lettuce. And you know what happens when a tortoise eats too much lettuce. (via Nick)
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Video: Tortoise Chases Raccoon Out of Yard
Keep your backyard clear of unwanted wildlife with a Sulcata Tortoise. (via reddit)
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Video: Giant Rodent Rides Tortoise
To be honest, I'm not sure what kind of creature is riding that tortoise either. But in the animal world, tortoises must be the equivalent of taxi cabs.
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Video: Tortoise Says “WOW!”
Tortoises rarely vocalize. When they do, you can be sure that they have something important to say.
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Video: Tortoise Moves Barbecue Grill
My turtles sometimes like to rearrange the shrubbery in their tank, but they haven't graduated to redecorating the patio yet.
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Video: Spoon-Fed Tortoise
Spoon feeding a tortoise is all kinds of adorable, but you have to wonder how spoiled she'll be when she grows up.
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Video: The Story of Leonard and Lula
Lula is an 11 month old toddler, and Leonard is an African Leopard Tortoise. Despite their differences, they are the best of friends. And somehow, playing together magnifies their individual cute factor by a gazillion and two. (via Neatorama and Tortoiseblog.)
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Video: How to Tell if Your Tortoise is a Replicant
This is an quick and effective test. You will need at least two tortoises. Simply flip over one tortoise, and see if the other comes to help it.
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Video: Tortoise Loves Buttercups
I love watching tortoises eat. But watching this guy chow down on buttercups is especially sublime. [N.B.: Probably don't feed your tortoise buttercups, as it's not always good for them, even though it's cute.]
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Renaissance Tortoise
Culture Buzz Angus the tortoise frequents Renaissance Fairs in Minnesota. Unusual enough, right? Except Angus goes in costume and solicits donations for the Minnesota Herpetological Society. If you've never seen an armed tortoise in a kilt or carting around fairy folk, now's your chance.
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Video: Tortoise On a Slide
Take this, kittens on a slide. This tortoise is coordinated and just as cute. (For Joy)
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Image: Just Hatched!
You have to love a tortoise who greets the world with a “RAWR.” For more pictures of newly hatched animals, check out the Daily Mail.
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Video: Tiny Tortoise Responds to Name
Taco the Tortoise supposedly comes when he's called. Whether you believe this or not, you can't deny that he's totally adorable.
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Video: Man Walks Tortoise
Every day at 5pm Robert Shapiro takes Speed Bump the tortoise out to walk the streets of New York City.
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Image: What Race?
Modern tortoises and hares are not as competitive as their ancient counterparts. They also prefer to wait for the bus.
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Video: The Adventures of Super Tortoise
This is epic. At first, the dog is at the mercy of the Bully Tortoise. But out of nowhere, Super Tortoise comes along to save the day! Now Bully Tortoise is locked in battle with Super Tortoise. Who will win? Tune into the next episode to find out!
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