Saturday, 18 July 2020

Diego's High Sex Drive Saves The Day.

Image from NY Times
Finally some good news, it made me smile, so although a bit random I thought his achievement deserves a mention.

This sprightly Hood Isand Giant Tortoise has just been retired from a breeding programme that saw his species number grow from 15 to 2000. This wonderful tortoise is now 110 years old, and was responsible for 40% of the 2000 born. Fortunately for us, he has/had, a very high sex drive.

I believe that he has been returned to an uninhabited island in one of the oldest part of the Galapagos. Presumably with many of his children. What a legend.
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4 comments:

  1. Crafty in the Med18 July 2020 at 14:19

    I should think so too poor old chap!!! He must be exhausted LOL keep well Amanda x

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  2. Maggie18 July 2020 at 22:57

    Sounds like he needs a rest, lol.
    Have you picked up your new kitty yet?

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    1. Shrimpton and Perfect19 July 2020 at 14:12

      Yes we have Maggie. Not on the original day we thought as she wasn’t well, but we picked her up last Wednesday. I’ll do a post in a few days about her. She’s adorable.

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  3. Jo19 July 2020 at 10:59

    Awww, bless him. I think he's earned his retirement.

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