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Meet Tim, the tiny grape-sized tortoise

By T.K. Randall
April 12, 2011 · Comment icon 21 comments

Image Credit: CC 3.0 Stefano Alcini
The tiny Kleinmann tortoise at only one-month old weighs just 6g and is no larger than a grape.
Originally from Egypt and Libya these tiny reptiles are now on the endangered species list and a common sight in the illegal pet trade. Tiny Tim however was sezied by customs and will now be making a new home for himself at Whipsnade Zoo.
Met with the obstacle of a humble grape, most animals would swot it aside or even tuck into its tasty contents. But for tiny Tim the tortoise the fruit proves more of a challenge. That's because the grape and the reptile have something in common, their size.


Source: Daily Mail | Comments (21)




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Comment icon #12 Posted by ealdwita 13 years ago
Hmmm, not too sure about tortoise wine though!
Comment icon #13 Posted by Device 13 years ago
He doesn't look very happy in that picture but yes, they're cute alright.
Comment icon #14 Posted by :PsYKoTiC:BeHAvIoR: 13 years ago
Aww, a bit sad to read their habitat in Egypt was destroyed though.
Comment icon #15 Posted by The Unseen 13 years ago
What does one have to do to help.and please no stupid comments.
Comment icon #16 Posted by InfraredCow 13 years ago
That first photo there is a bit offensive .
Comment icon #17 Posted by Turbinium 13 years ago
I don't see the harm here. They are not endangered because of smuggling, they're endangered because their habitat is gone. So someone wants to give them a new controlled habitat. God forbid that should be a private collector. Instead ship it off to the Zoo where bunches of children can come up to it and smack on the glass a bit. Another Animal Saved!!!
Comment icon #18 Posted by Realm 13 years ago
Tiny little thing.
Comment icon #19 Posted by UFO_Monster 13 years ago
Gamera is the ultimate turtle in terms of size, but even he'd have a soft spot for this specimen.
Comment icon #20 Posted by Sevenof Seven 13 years ago
Adorable! It's true that good things come in small packages!
Comment icon #21 Posted by danielost 13 years ago
Gamera is the ultimate turtle in terms of size, but even he'd have a soft spot for this specimen. he wouldnt even be able to see them. note this is not the smallest turtle as per the artcle.


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