to this huge 150 year old tortoise. Cape Nature asked if they could place 40 of these giants and 80 different sized orphaned, leopard tortoises on our estate.
Some of the huge ones have drilled holes in their shells as they had been kept chained on balconies as pets! Others have cracked shells from either falling down from a great height, or they were mercilessly beaten! What kind of human does this to animals?
You can imagine the fun the kids have trying to find them in the bushes which is a large part of the estate. The kinder garden regularly organizes a safari for the kids. Those that find the most animals gets a prize.
The big ones unfortunately love the plants growing in some gardens ;-)
Oh So Wonderful Diana.. & you have a photobomber..
It is so hard to believe how some people mis treat these beautiful animals.. They give so much job to us. Thanks heaps for sharing all of these photos with us FAV
A great close-up! There is so much texture to his face, and his eye looks so deep! Fav for your shot, Diana! And it's wonderful that you can provide a safe haven for these tortoises!
It is so hard to believe how some people mis treat these beautiful animals.. They give so much job to us. Thanks heaps for sharing all of these photos with us FAV
Superb photo with such fabulous close-up detail