One minute of a desert tortoise walking for your viewing pleasure, coming right up. 🐢 Desert tortoises are tough survivors and have several adaptations that help them thrive in the dry heat. Their flattened front legs allow them to easily dig and create burrows to keep warm on cold nights and keep cool during the hot summer. They can also store water in their bladder and save it for emergencies. They obtain most of their moisture through food but still need a good drink every so often. When it

🐢 Meet Speedy, the magnificent African Spurred Tortoise! 🏃‍♀️🌿 Speedy is no ordinary tortoise. With a heart as big as his shell, Speedy loves slow-paced adventures and can be quite the conversationalist when it comes to munching on delicious greens. 🍃 To ensure Speedy's happiness, he'll need a cozy and spacious enclosure where he can roam freely and soak up the sun. 🌞 His ideal habitat includes a mix of grassy patches and hiding spots, like wooden shelters or small caves. Speedy also loves

You saw the tough trucks – now make way for Tubby! 🐢 This African-spurred tortoise has a strong shell that can withstand more than 200 times his body weight! Tortoises also pack a powerful bite with a strength of 1,000 psi – allowing him to make quick work of his personal salad bar. Plan a visit to see this tank of a tortoise today! You can spot him in his habitat right across from the giraffe yard, near the Mitten Market snack shop. | Detroit Zoo