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Lego wheelchair for box turtle at Maryland zoo

Discussion in 'Tortoises in the News' started by Melis, Sep 26, 2018.

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  1. Melis

    Melis Well-Known Member

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    :)
    Melis, Sep 26, 2018
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    Love it!
    TammyJ, Sep 28, 2018
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    Yes...saw this on the news as well. Needs bigger wheels!
    Maro2Bear, Sep 28, 2018
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    Definitely needs bigger wheels!!

    My coworker told me about this. Everyone at work feels the need to tell me turtle mentions in the news.

    That is one gorgeous box turtle! I just love a happy ending.
    Oxalis, Oct 5, 2018
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    Happy update :)
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    Awww :<3: He'll get around OK in the wild without his "wheelchair"?
    Oxalis, May 6, 2019
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    Sure hope so. I guess if they let him go with it on, it might hinder him or get him stuck and do more harm than good.
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    I’m sure they would find a rescue for him if he doesn’t fully heal :)
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