Elephant (Man) Tortoise

[DeanS]

Apparently, not all tortoises at World Wildlife Zoo are in as good a shape as those that appeared in the "oldest" thread a couple weeks back...can't download this one so follow the link...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/lilbtch/530275375/sizes/l/in/photostream/

 

[terryo]

OMG! What a mess! He's so fat too....or is that because he can't get the rest of him into his shell?

 

[-JM]

That just broke my heart into pieces

 

[HarleyK]

nature can be scary

 

[Tom]

Whoa! Freaky.

 

[Neal]

His face looks like a turkey.

 

[brendanjames]

Very sad.

 

[jensgotfaith]

Aww, that was really heartbreaking. Poor thing. Makes me want to take care of mine that much better.

 

[Tortuga_terrestre]

what a mess! how did it get so out of control?

 

[Laura]

yikes.. Id like to hear his story.. are they treating him for anything.. like kidney issues.. how long have they had him.. etc.. I cant imagine him living like that for long..

 

[motero]

I have been to this zoo many times and never seen this guy. Who took the picture when and where?
Very sad indeed.

 

[Neil]

Sad 1 !! ..

 

[Skyler Nell]

the turkey thing made me laugh.
but this is very sad. poor guy

 

[spikethebest]

just in case the link ever gets broken or unavailable.... I'll post a copy of it here....