Tortoise Undergoes Amamzing Unexpected Surgery
Could a tortoise possibly require a hysterectomy? Well that’s what one tortoise in the UK needed after a build-up of eggs was discovered in her uterus. Apparently this female was mistaken to be a male, until she was taken to Vets for Pets in Maldon for a regular examination after arriving at Hopefield Animal Sanctuary. It is unknown how long these eggs had been accumlating inside the tortoise, but it was certain that they would have eventually proved fatal. The surgery performed to save her life entailed using a specialized saw to cut a hole in her plastron, whereupon the vet was able to extricate the large number of eggs from her uterus. This sixty year old tortoise is expected to make a full recovery and live a healthy remainder of her life, Check out the link for some interesting photos!
Turtle News From Around the World
Conservation
First release of the season at sea turtle rescue
Children learn about the importance of sea turtle conservation
Fisheries Department cracking down on turtle slaughter
Panama City Beach ready for nesting season
Another happy ending for a rescued sea turtle
Ecology
Sign urges motorists to watch for turtles
Education
Museum event to highlight sea turtles
Miscellany
Tortoise takes a three-week trip around the neighborhood
How do you move a 400-pound tortoise? Watch the video!
From the Library…
The San Benito Wildlife & Nature Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that is dedicated to the conservation of the world’s chelonian species. Find out more about their impressive program at http://www.tortoisesanctuary.org/.
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Photo from Piers Meyler .
