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Bonnie, a 25-year-old leopard tortoise from Sutton on Sea, Lincolnshire, has gone missing from her pen, prompting her owner Liz Curnock to appeal for help, as she needs special care and warmth to survive in colder weather.
Prince Edward meets the world's oldest land animal, a 192-year-old tortoise named Jonathan, during his visit to South Africa and expresses his concerns about the state of the world, attributing it to men not doing a good job. His comments were made during a meeting with female scientists, reflecting his wife Sophie's advocacy for gender equality. Edward's visit also included a trip to St Helena, where he met Jonathan, who is believed to be the world's oldest living land animal.
A tiny tortoise is captured on video gleefully sliding down an iPad, showing off its adorable antics and love for the makeshift slide. The footage, originally posted by Leanne Rooks, has garnered attention for the tortoise's playful behavior, bringing joy to viewers.
Tank, a tortoise belonging to veterinarian Mike Nelson, has escaped from a veterinary clinic in Pennsylvania for the third time. Tank apparently plowed through a hole in the fence of his outdoor pen, prompting the clinic to ask residents to be on the lookout for him. The tortoise is known for his escapes, with his previous disappearances lasting up to two weeks.
A 60-year-old tortoise named Tommy escaped from his pen in Selkirk, Scotland, and travelled over a mile across the town, crossing busy roads and a footbridge before being found outside a nursing home. His owner, Cathryn Scott, is reinforcing his pen to prevent future escapes. Tommy had previously escaped twice in 2017 but was found nearby. Within days of being returned to his pen, he made another escape attempt but was found in a neighbour's garden.