Video by Daisy Gilardini Photography / In cosmic animal lore and meanings, tortoises symbolize wisdom, longevity, endurance, and stability. Little did I know how mesmerized I would be until I had a close encounter with a giant tortoise during my visit this past summer to the Galapagos Islands. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would connect with one of them. While I was sitting, quietly observing this magnificent tortoise eating some fruit that had just fallen from a tree, he suddenly sto
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The Sonoran Desert Tortoise are some of our less seen neighbors. They truly are amazing animals, and I’ve learned a lot after almost running this guy over with my mountain bike. Unlike the turtles I grew up around, don’t ever pick up a Desert Tortoise in the wild because it can release its stored water in its bladder when stressed. To give perspective, this Tortoise has only seen one rain since August! They live 50 to 80 years in the wild, and can exceed 100 years in captivity. | Jeremy Johnson
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