Coming out of its shell: 11-kg tortoise found roaming the streets of Edmonton
Posted July 26, 2018 12:45 pm.
Last Updated July 26, 2018 6:13 pm.
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EDMONTON – There’s no sign of a hare but an 11-kilogram tortoise has been found roaming free in Edmonton.
The Animal Care and Control Centre the tortoise was discovered on Wednesday night.
The tortoise looks quite proud of itself, surrounded by its rescuers, in a photo posted on the centre’s Facebook page.
The centre says the tortoise is being treated as a special guest and is getting a lot of attention.
Unlike a cat or dog, the centre says the tortoise doesn’t have a microchip to help identify its owner.
The centre is asking anyone with information to get in touch.
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