Honey, I’ve Got My Own Set Of Wheels
A disabled tortoise has found love after being given her own set of wheels. Arava arrived at Jerusalem's Biblical Zoo a few months ago, but because her rear legs were paralysed, staff strapped a metal board to her stomach with two wheels attached. She has even attracted the attention of an amorous male tortoise and the pair have begun mating.
FOOTNOTE: Shell shocked.
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Proof of what my dad said when I was a teen in want of a car -- give a girl a set of fancy wheels and immediately the boys will take a greater interest in her.
(My dad was of the opinion I should be loved for myself and not the Chevy convertible I wanted to buy.)
Sometimes humans make things better for the world around them.
I saw this is our newspaper, photo included. How humane for that poor old tortoise.
Love the sub title. very clever...
turtles are known for moving very slowly. I hope the wheels don't give her a superiority complex..lol
Brings a whole new meaning to a new set of wheels doesn't it? ;)
You might enjoy the photos of Arava that the Good News from Israel blog has posted:
http://www.jr.co.il/pictures/israel/things/turtle.htm
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