Officials in a Jerusalem zoo have fitted a 55-pound spurred tortoise with a custom skateboard to overcome paralysis of her hind legs. The 10-year-old turtle was unable to move herself forward with her front legs alone. So the zoo’s staff built her a metal board with two wheels that can be strapped to her shell.
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It is always heartening when humans go out of their way to help animals. I hope this tortoise has a long and happy life!