Sulcata in Tokyo!

[ben awes]

http://www.boredpanda.com/elderly-man-walking-pet-african-spurred-tortoise-sulcata-tokyo-japan/

 

[Yvonne G]

That man looks mighty frail to be able to manhandle a big tortoise like that. The article makes it seem as if the tortoise follows the man, but I wonder.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Not sure about that pink outfit.
Hope it's a girl or it might get an identity crisis.

 

[Grandpa Turtle 144]

I think it's great Evan though I don't have sercatas !

 

[Octavious22]

Tortoise in the news in Tokyo. The Sulcata is gorgeous lookin too

 

[AZtortMom]

I love this video she is a gorgeous tort

 

[Oxalis]

Tokyo man and his pet giant tortoise are internet hit: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-33164705

Tortoise opens new science lab: http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/32371784

Toy car helps three-legged tortoise: http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/33106195

There are more tortoise-related items in the "Related video / audio" area. I'm sure I'm just behind on the news but still adorable!!

 

[Oxalis]

There was another dude recently with wheels: http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/32492841

I love that we can help out so many injured tortoises with these inventions! I know my Russian would go crazy if he were immobile!

 

[THBfriend]

Here's a youtube video about the Japanese man and his sulcata:

 

[wellington]

Pretty cool, love the vid.

 

[Oxalis]

Here's a youtube video about the Japanese man and his sulcata:

I love it! I thought it'd be cute to pull my tortoise around the neighborhood in a wagon! ;D