An Undernourished Tortoise And An Overweight Dog
http://wamuanimalhouse.org/shows/2013-02-16/undernourished-tortoise-and-overweight-dog
Dr. Gary Weitzman helps a Maryland woman determine the reason behind her Russian tortoise’s lack of appetite. A dog’s companion in the nation’s capital is looking for ways to curb the canine’s excessive eating habits. Music: “Road Dogs” by Acoustic Alchemy; “Baby Elephant Walk” by Quincy Jones
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The number of concentric rings on the carapace, much like the cross-section of a tree, can sometimes give a clue to how old the animal is, but, since the growth depends highly on the accessibility of food and water, a tortoise that has access to plenty of forage (or is regularly fed by its owner) with no seasonal variation will have no noticeable rings. -Scott Sohr