African Land Tortoise

12 years 1 month ago #202539 by Joiemagic
While down in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, came across this man who rescues and educates the public about this amazing creature... He is out every day with his tortoises and you are allowed to pet them, pick them up (if you can) and ask as many questions as you like.... I can tell you, these guys are super strong.... tried to hold up the oldest one he had out (50 years - Older than me by a year) and if I were in a tug-of-war with him, I would have lost... You can see the strain in my face as I tried to hold him up and all he wanted to do was move forward...

Feel free to comment....

This one is 50 years old... and stronger than me...

African Land Tortoise by Fadde Photography , on Flickr

This one is only 7 years old...

African Land Tortoise by Fadde Photography , on Flickr


African Land Tortoise by Fadde Photography , on Flickr


African Land Tortoise by Fadde Photography , on Flickr


African Land Tortoise by Fadde Photography , on Flickr


African Land Tortoise by Fadde Photography , on Flickr


African Land Tortoise by Fadde Photography , on Flickr


African Land Tortoise by Fadde Photography , on Flickr

"Hey, do you mind, I am eating here!"

African Land Tortoise by Fadde Photography , on Flickr


African Land Tortoise by Fadde Photography , on Flickr


African Land Tortoise by Fadde Photography , on Flickr

Joie Fadde
Fadde Photography / Sports Shots, Etc.
"Capturing the Timeless Moments of Life"

On Flickr
www.flickr.com/photos/faddephotography/

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12 years 1 month ago #202549 by Cruso
Wow, amazing shots. You are very brave, I don't have the guts to hold a tortoise.


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12 years 1 month ago #202561 by photobod
Love the way they dont retreat into their shells when handled never seen that before, some of them have even posed for you looking right into camera, great creatures and well captured Joie :judge: :judge: :judge:

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12 years 1 month ago #202563 by Provo
These are great shots #1 should be used as your avatar

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