Giant Tortoise Getting a ‘Shell Rub’ at the Nashville Zoo Is Bringing on the Smiles originally appeared on PetHelpful. Just like us, animals enjoy a little pampering now and then. A soothing massage ...
At first glance, Rupert’s shell is impossible to miss. Its intricate, star-like pattern stretches outward in bright lines — almost glowing in the sunlight. But that beauty, zoo experts say, is exactly ...
CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. Did you know tortoise shells are made up of a hard substance that we have on our own bodies? A caretaker at Smithsonian's National Zoo explains.