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This is Wilbur, and he is an Aldabra Giant Tortoise.
These 'old' guys and gals live at The Royal Melbourne Zoo, and were actually given to Australia by Charles Darwin...........PERSONALLY! They can live for 250 years or more.
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Comments (18)
Wonderful shot. Personally, by Charles Darwin, wow!
Darwin actually brought them to Britain first where he found there was an import ban on wild tortoises whereby he managed to smuggle them through the Australian border control one day whilst they were having a break from making their television programme. Fantastic image and a living piece of history
Wonderful story and a great shot Andrew.
He is huge. Nice shot. Aloha
What a great personage! FAB!
Stunning capture my friend. God Bless.
Wow Andrew thank u so much for this delightful image done very well love it hon.
Oh my goodness how sweet he looks. :))))) I love turtles.:)))) Sea turtles are my most favorite, but this guy is so extra cute. :))))))) Most excellent capture my friend. :)))) Thank you for sharing. :))))) Carry A Smile In Your Heart :)))))
Excellent shot.
Hello! Think you'd like the girl at London Zoo ;-) Let the good times roll....if you leave now, she'll see you in 2076 lol Fine pic! Rob
Impressive and had no idea that Darwin personally brought these guys to Australia!
Far bigger and older than my pudding bowl size tortoise in the garden! Super capture, Clive
These are the advantages of taking life very easy ;) Great picture!!
Awesome shot. I had the chance to photograph one years ago...still a favorite shot to me!
A historical tortoise indeed!
Wonderful image
This is a great shot Andrew. Love to watch these guys.
'matchmaking'? ;-D I'm in love... he's gorgeous!!! wonderful pic & dedi!!!