The Tortoise and the Hippo

[Tom]

It isn't the traditional fairy tale, but this pair's story is funny, touching and a bit sad in its own right.

A baby Kenyan hippo, orphaned when the tsunami struck his homeland, was brought to a rescue facility where he has adopted a male giant tortoise as his new "mother."

The full story is here: http://www.theage.com.au/news/World/Owen-the-hippo-adopts-tortoise-as-mum/2005/02/20/1108834656828.html

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[Ponine]

For anyone else who might think .. Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwww.. besides NA and I, here's the official link.

LaFarge ecosystems (http://www.lafargeecosystems.com/receiver.php/DisplayHome)

This site has a daily diary, as well as a very cool 45 page dowloadable pdf book.
That I WILL be downloading for my son as soon as I get home!

Thank you so much, what a cool story.

(Hey, and NA, I was speaking for you, so no offense. I just thought you would see the cuteness factor I did.)

[€uroMeinke]

Goodness, even I see the cuteness factor - as well as the joyfull absurdity of nature factor. I dig this story!

[wendybeth]

Okay, that's just too cute. They don't even have fur*, and yet they are so cute! I love this story- thanks, Tom!:snap:





*I generally gravitate toward furry cuteness, like with kitties and puppies.

[Not Afraid]

OMG I haven't even read the whole story and I'm in love! First of all, i LOVE Hippos. Chris bought be a stuffed Hippo (named Bertold) one day as a suprise. He's the only stuffed animal that lives in the house. So, I'm hippo-prone anyways. I can't wait to read the rest of the story. Chris gave me a run-down and I can't believe it. Poor little guy!

OK. I'm done gushing for now.


FOR NOW :evil:

[Ghoulish Delight]

He's the only stuffed animal that lives in the house.

Liar...

[The following is a dramatization, not indicitive of exact model of stuffed animal in said home]

http://www.stuffedark.com/images/pantherblklc.jpg

[Not Afraid]

Oh yeah. But he's so small - but has a big roar.

[mistyisjafo]

OMG I haven't even read the whole story and I'm in love! First of all, i LOVE Hippos. Chris bought be a stuffed Hippo (named Bertold) one day as a suprise. He's the only stuffed animal that lives in the house. So, I'm hippo-prone anyways. I can't wait to read the rest of the story. Chris gave me a run-down and I can't believe it. Poor little guy!

OK. I'm done gushing for now.


FOR NOW :evil:

OMG!!! My friend just love love loves HIPPOS. I can't wait for her to see this story and pics. She's gonna die because she'd want to be the turtle!! TOO ADORABLE

[mistyisjafo]

OMG I haven't even read the whole story and I'm in love! First of all, i LOVE Hippos. Chris bought be a stuffed Hippo (named Bertold) one day as a suprise. He's the only stuffed animal that lives in the house. So, I'm hippo-prone anyways. I can't wait to read the rest of the story. Chris gave me a run-down and I can't believe it. Poor little guy!

OK. I'm done gushing for now.


FOR NOW :evil:

OMG!!! My friend just love love loves HIPPOS. I can't wait for her to see this story and pics. She's gonna die because she'd want to be the turtle!! TOO ADORABLE

[mistyisjafo]

OMG I haven't even read the whole story and I'm in love! First of all, i LOVE Hippos. Chris bought be a stuffed Hippo (named Bertold) one day as a suprise. He's the only stuffed animal that lives in the house. So, I'm hippo-prone anyways. I can't wait to read the rest of the story. Chris gave me a run-down and I can't believe it. Poor little guy!

OK. I'm done gushing for now.


FOR NOW :evil:

OMG!!! My friend just love love loves HIPPOS. I can't wait for her to see this story and pics. She's gonna die because she'd want to be the turtle!! TOO ADORABLE

[Kevy Baby]

OMG!!! My friend just love love loves HIPPOS. I can't wait for her to see this story and pics. She's gonna die because she'd want to be the turtle!! TOO ADORABLE
OMG!!! My friend just love love loves HIPPOS. I can't wait for her to see this story and pics. She's gonna die because she'd want to be the turtle!! TOO ADORABLE
OMG!!! My friend just love love loves HIPPOS. I can't wait for her to see this story and pics. She's gonna die because she'd want to be the turtle!! TOO ADORABLE
Echo, echo, echo
:D