Run over by a Lawnmower, Paralyzed Turtle saved by Hot Wheels
Nothing better than seeing an animal saved from the brink of death because of the caring nature of a human being.
Tzivka, a turtle tortoise living in Israel was paralyzed in her rear legs when a run-away lawn mower caused severe damage to her shell and spinal cord a couple of months ago.
Caring veterinarians at the Ramat Gan Safari near Tel Aviv gave this paraplegic reptile a second shot at life after fitting Tzivka with a pair of Hot Wheels on Wednesday, MSNBC reported. The wheels were attached with what appears to be a form of putty in front of her hind legs, and were elevated to keep her shell from being worn down.
She is now the hottest chick on the block… nothing better than a pretty girl, with an infectious smile and a hot pair of wheels. Seriously look at her pearly whites, such a simple idea can make a world of difference.
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Who does your research..It is so obviously a Tortoise & not a Turtle.Turtles swim in the sea,so they would have "flippers"..
nope, turtles have claws too, BUT the shell is big and domey and not flat and streamlined. plus he was found by a lawnmower. tortoise.
turtles have WEBBED feet with TINY claws….nothing like those. that is a most definitely a tortoise.
omg who cares get a life! the cute little fella was saved so why are you guys arguing!?
That turtle was given a second life. We should preserve nature for it could protect us too in the future.
@NatureBoy
Wrong. Some turtles have feet but just swim. You’re thinking of sea turtles.
But yeah, that’s a tortoise.
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I'm a biology major and I can tell you for certain that is a donkey