Missouri, so it could definitely have been a coyote. Surprising there was no other damage to the shell though if it was an animal, it's just my best guess
Thank you for the correction! This is very true. The Galapagos and Aldabra are in the same enclosure and I often just refer to them as the former because people tend to recognize the name more often and see them as "close enough."
If a parent is getting a tort for a child or preteen, then they have to make the commitment themselves as well. However, I think if an older teen has had a persistent interest in caring for one for years and has willingly done their own extensive research, I think it's fine. They just have to...