Israeli Turtle Gets Skateboard to Replace Legs

Arava the disabled turtle is using her new set of wheels to get around in more ways than one.

Officials at the Jerusalem Biblical Zoo say the 10-year-old spurred tortoise has begun mating since being fitted with a custom skateboard to overcome paralysis of her hind legs.

The 55-pound turtle is unable to move herself forward with her front legs alone. So the zoo’s staff built her a metal board with two wheels that can be strapped to her stomach.

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Tagged as: Animals, Disabled Animals, Jerusalem Biblical Zoo, Paralysis, Skateboards, Spurred Tortoises, Tortoises, Turtles

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