#albino galapagos tortoise

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Servion, Switzerland

The first ever recorded albino Galápagos tortoise makes its public debut at a Swiss zoo following its hatching last month

Photograph: Fabrice Coffrini / AFP / Getty Images

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Rare albino Galápagos giant tortoise born at zoo in Switzerland.

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An albino Galapagos tortoise recently hatched at a zoo in Switzerland.

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‘Rare, never-before-seen baby albino Galapagos giant tortoise debuts at Switzerland zoo’ - Camille Fine, USA Today

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How Long Do Tortoises Live?

Introduction

tortoise lifespan : How long do tortoises live? That’s a great question!

The lifespan of a tortoise really depends on the species. Some tortoises can live for over 100 years, while others have a lifespan of only 10 or 20 years.

So what affects a tortoise’s lifespan? Well, things like diet, environment and genetics all play a role. But the most important thing is to make sure you provide your tortoise with a healthy diet and the right living conditions.

The Lifespan of Different Tortoise Species

So, how long do tortoises live? That depends on the species.

Some tortoises can live for up to 100 years, while others only have a lifespan of 10 or 20 years. The Galapagos tortoise is the longest-living species, with a lifespan of up to 100 years.

The giant Aldabra tortoise comes in second, with a lifespan of up to 80 years. And the African spurred tortoise is third, with a lifespan of up to 60 years.

As you can see, the lifespan of tortoises varies depending on the species. So if you’re thinking about getting a tortoise as a pet, make sure you do your research and find out how long your chosen species can live.

Factors That Affect Tortoise Lifespan

So how long do tortoises live, you ask? It really depends on a variety of factors, such as the species of tortoise, the environment it lives in, and how well it’s taken care of.

For example, a Russian tortoise can live for up to 50 years, while a Mediterranean tortoise can live for up to 160 years. The lifespan of a tortoise also depends on its diet and whether it has been spooked or not.

If you’re thinking about getting a tortoise as a pet, it’s important to do your research and find out what the average lifespan is for that particular type of tortoise. That way you can make sure you’re prepared for the long haul!

How to Ensure Your Tortoise Has a Long and Healthy Life

Now that you know how long tortoises can live, the next question is: how can you help ensure your tortoise has a long and healthy life?

There are a few things you can do to make sure your tortoise stays healthy. The most important is to make sure your tortoise has a balanced diet. They need protein, fruits, and vegetables to stay healthy.

You also need to provide your tortoise with plenty of fresh water and make sure they have a place to hide and get away from the sun. And lastly, make sure you take your tortoise to the vet for regular checkups.

Conclusion

Tortoises are a great pet option if you’re looking for a long-term commitment – they can live for decades! But before you bring one home, be sure to do your research to make sure you can provide the best care possible.

Tortoises require a lot of care and attention, and they’re not a low-maintenance pet option. They need a warm, dry environment and plenty of space to roam. If you’re considering a tortoise as a pet, be prepared for a long-term commitment – they could easily outlive you!

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In a zoo in Switzerland, an albino Giant Galapagos tortoise hatched a few days ago (yesterday? The 6th). The little guy is the first albino of his species born in captivity.

He's so cute! And so tiny!

:o !!!! Oh my god!!! AAWW incredible!!! So so tiny, I've never seen an albino tortoise before I love them oh my god. Thank you, great info

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As espécies dos personagens de kung fu panda

the species of kung fu panda

Po: panda

Tigresa: tigre chinês

Tigress: chinese tiger

Louva-deus: mantodea

Mantis: mantodea

Garça: garça (eu acho que sim)

Crane: heron (I think so)

Víbora: cobra de bambu

Viper: bamboo snake

Macaco: langur dourado

Monkey: golden langur

Mestre shifu: panda vermelho

Master shifu: red panda

Tai lung: leopardo das neves

Tai lung: snow leopard

Lorde shein: pavão albino

Lord shein: albino peacock

Mestre Oogway: tartaruga de galápagos

Mestre Oogway: Galapagos tortoise

Kai: touro

Kai: bull

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Zoo welcomes rare albino Galapagos giant tortoise

Zoo welcomes rare albino Galapagos giant tortoise

The unique offspring is one of two Galapagos giant tortoises born recently at the Tropiquarium in Servion, Switzerland. Source link

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Rare albino Galapagos giant tortoise faces the world

Rare albino Galapagos giant tortoise faces the world

SERVION, Switzerland: A rare albino Galapagos giant tortoise made its public debut at a Swiss zoo on Friday. Two of the tortoises were born last month at the Tropiquarium in the western town of Servion as part of a programme to preserve the endangered species. One is black like its parents and the other is albino. Their gender has yet to be determined. “This is the first time in the world that an…

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Rare albino Galapagos giant tortoise born in Swiss zoo

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Day 22: Sunday June 11, 2017

I, without a doubt, saved my best day for last! Three days ago I signed up for a training experience, and it was the best decision I ever made in my life. When I woke up this morning I quickly got ready and made my way to Gatorland where I took part in a multiple hour trainer-for-a-day program! Though this was not originally planned, I decided to make the detour because I knew that I would be doing a lot of hands on activity with the animals.

Since I had talked to my trainer and guide on the phone the day before, he knew all about my project. He was impressed with my knowledge and told the other man in our group that he may want to ask me all the questions because I was now an “expert.” 

For my first encounter, we went into a small office where there was a large tank that was home to three hatchlings. These gators were so small that they fit right into the palm of my hand. Also, because they were newly hatched, their mouths did not have to be taped shut because their teeth would not actually be strong enough to break the skin. Nevertheless, I kept my fingers out of their mouth because I knew the bite would still hurt. 

After leaving the office, we went out into the park. Here we first stopped at a pen that housed 3 - 4 year old gators. After the trainer jumped into the water and caught two, he wrapped their mouths and let me hold one. Though fairly young, the alligator was heavy and hard to hang on to when he started thrashing around, trying to get free. I hung on however and was told to hold the gator firmly as if it were a machine gun! After I was done holding the gator, the trainer removed the tape from its mouth to show me the gators jaws. Though young, that gator would’ve been able to rip my finger off it had gotten a hold of it. 

Before moving onto the next exhibit, we stopped to look at some of the giant gators in the open pens because they were bellowing. As I said in an earlier post, bellowing is how an alligator calls for a mate. It was so cool to watch because the gator would rise up out of the water and the water around them would shudder as the sound waves passed through. We even saw some males fighting as they were both trying to gain control of the one area!

Though it is called Gatorland, the park is also home to a lot of other animals. While there, I got to engage with Galapagos tortoises, a python, Florida Panthers, raccoons, and some birds! 

Next, I got to look in on some Crocodiles! Since crocodiles, are more aggressive, faster, stronger, and all together smarted than alligators, none of us were able to go into the pens with them. In fact, feeders that work at the park daily have a tough time going into the pens. So, we stayed close, but safe outside of the fences. 

After walking around the park for a little bit, I finally got the chance to go into a pen that was connected to a breeding pool. The alligators here were giant and they came right up to us when we entered because they knew that we had brought food. For about 30 minutes, we threw raw meat to the alligators and right into their mouths. At the end, I decided I wanted a picture. So, I turned my back to the alligators, trusting that they wouldn’t lunge at me, and posed for the best picture of my life!

After the large feeding, I went into different exhibits to feed some other alligators, including two different kinds of white alligator, albino and leucistic. Leucism is an extremely rare mutation that results in the partial loss of pigmentation, whereas albinism results in total pigmentation loss. Leusisitc alligators have some spots on them and usually have gorgeous blue eyes. Albino alligators are entirely white with white/pink eyes. Both were beautiful and fun to interact with. Pearl, the albino alligator was extremely aggressive, but it was awesome to feed her! 

After all of the meat was done, we moved onto my favorite part of the day, Alligator Wrestling. Though the trainer was in the pit with me, I had such a great time getting up close and personal with a seven foot alligator. I even got to do some tricks such as bull dogging and sticking my finger in the gators mouth! Don’t worry though, all ten fingers are still attached! Alligator wrestling was just a lot of fun and something that I did not think was possible until I decided to make the detour through Orlando. It was totally worth it!

Though I was perfectly safe while engaging with these animals, sometimes people are not so lucky. These are wild animals and even though they are kept in captivity and are worked with everyday, the animals will still revert back to their instincts. After I was done in the ring, another handler got into show us a few tricks. He was doing well until he went to flip the gator over. This is a cool trick because the alligator become immobilized when it is on its back, and it cannot “wake up” until it is tickled. Anyway, while he was performing the trick, his hand slipped and the alligator bit down hard onto his thumb. It took three trainers over 15 minutes to be able to get the alligators jaws open so that he could remove his hand. Fortunately, they were able to get his hand out of the alligators mouth and his thumb was still connected to his hand. Despite the blood and the hole in his hand, the trainer performed his trick anyway. He will be okay even though he will need some anti-bacterial medicine and stitches. If you look closely at the gators mouth and neck in the last few pictures, you will see some blood. As I said, these are wild and dangerous animals that must be respected!

I had a fantastic time at Gatorland, and I am positive that I will be back again someday! For now, I am headed back home to Pennsylvania. I will be stopping somewhere in Virginia to spend the night. My Magellan is over, but I had such a wonderful time! 

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March 22 2016 Barcelona

The Barcelona zoological park, which is in Ciutadella Park, near the Olympic Port and not far from our apartment on the tram, is beautiful, well-planned and most of the habitats are large and clean, with animals from all over the world.  Angie, Constance, their girls Iris and Laura, and I spent several hours there today and it was a delightful outing.

The girls were fascinated by absolutely everything and they definitely had their favorite animals as well.

The penguin habitat is huge and it was fun watching them diving into the pool and playing with one another.

I haven’t seen a tortoise this big since we were in the Galapagos!  The peacock on the right didn’t look fazed at all by the big lumbering creature headed his way, so maybe they were friends.

The giraffes were a big hit with the girls, especially the baby, who is in between his mom and dad in this picture.

Warthogs were never anybody’s favorite animal until Lion King’s character Pumbaa made them seem less scary and even kind of cute and funny!

These two are really photogenic and don’t mind posing for pictures and hamming it up, but by the time they had the photo taken with me Iris was a bit tired of being a model!

The orangutans were fun to watch and this little guy was very independent until he got hungry and the returned to his mom for a snack.

One of our favorite habitats was the home of the gorillas.  Gorillas have been on my list of wonderful animals since I read the story of Dian Fossey’s life with them in Africa,  “Gorillas in the Mist”, which was subsequently made into a film starring Sigourney Weaver.

Dian Fossey was a primate researcher who studied gorillas in Rwanda, worked to protect them from poachers, and set up an organization to raise funds to protect them and their habitat.  She was murdered and the mystery surrounding her murder has never really been solved.

Since many of the gorillas in her study were at risk of being poached to be taken to zoos, I always have mixed feelings about seeing gorillas in zoos. 

Here’s a link to information about Dian Fossey and another to her book “Gorilla’s in the Mist”:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dian_Fossey

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gorillas_in_the_Mist

Snowflake, pictured below, was a famous albino gorilla who lived in the Barcelona Zoo for forty years until his death.

We took the obligatory zoo group picture and the idea was for us all to look scary.  The girls were pretty hungry by then so we left the zoo and took the tram back to the Glories shopping center, where we had a nice lunch together.

https://www.tripadvisor.co.nz/ShowUserReviews-g187497-d244821-r45886854-Barcelona_Zoo-Barcelona_Catalonia.htm

After all the activity of the day, I relaxed a bit and then made our weekly ��leftovers” dinner of butternut squash raviolis, broccoli with cashews, and to that I added our niece Aimey’s recipe for sweet potatoes with a yogurt dip.

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Servion, Switzerland

The first ever recorded albino Galápagos tortoise makes its public debut at a Swiss zoo following its hatching last month

Photograph: Fabrice Coffrini / AFP / Getty Images