This old photo of our daughter (now 51) was taken with the tortoises we were given by the Orange Cty Turtle and Tortoise Club to continue raising. Yes, there is such a thing and yes, we were thoroughly investigated to be sure we had a safe yard for raising them! I guess we did all right as, years later, we passed along many offspring to another friend who is still raising them!
Brilliant! In the UK they get plain old dandelions growing wild, yours got beautiful hibiscus! They look so healthy too and I love the photo of your daughter too, the dress style brings back memories :-)
@blightygal Such fun to find this, but then I couldn't recall to whom I was going to send it! It all came together, and because of the conversation, all the better that they're chowing down on hibiscus!!!
We had a desert tortoise in our house when I was growing up. She lived a long, long time. She lived through 3 generations of my family. Wonderful things they are.
Oh goodness that is just perfect, aren't they just adorable tucking into their hibiscus! Massive hibiscus party looks like in fact! And agree with @blightygal, that outfit is so pleasingly retro with the knee socks an' all. She looks pleased as punch.
Cape nature has dropped of at least 120 tortoises of different sizes and varieties as we have the space for them here. Four of them are over 150 years old.
Cape nature has dropped of at least 120 tortoises of different sizes and varieties as we have the space for them here. Four of them are over 150 years old.