April 10 is national Gopher Tortoise Day because they are endangered and very special animals. Gopher tortoises dig large burrows that end but being used as homes by 350 different…
Continue ReadingDuring battles, Roman soldiers would get in testudo formation, named after the Latin word for tortoise. The men formed rows and held shields in front or above them to create…
Continue ReadingI had the privilege of being invited to participate in the “All About STEM” event on April 14, sponsored by the US Patent Office, at the Detroit Public Library. Kids…
Continue ReadingThis is a very nice terrarium for small reptiles. Its 50 gallon so there is plenty of room for a small animal to roam around, and it’s not bad looking.…
Continue ReadingQ: What do tortoises use to communicate? A: Shellphones!
Continue ReadingTank is very fun to watch and interact with. He loves eating mustard greens, digging and exploring.
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