The Tortoise and the Hippo

Tom · 11-16-2005, 11:12 AM

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/...834656828.html

Ponine · 11-16-2005, 03:03 PM

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

LaFarge ecosystems

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 · 11-16-2005, 07:55 PM

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

wendybeth · 11-16-2005, 08:23 PM

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

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

Not Afraid · 11-16-2005, 09:25 PM

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

Ghoulish Delight · 11-16-2005, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Not Afraid

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]

Not Afraid · 11-17-2005, 10:04 AM

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

mistyisjafo · 11-18-2005, 01:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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

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 · 11-18-2005, 01:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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

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 · 11-18-2005, 01:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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

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

11-16-2005, 03:03 PM	#2
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€uroMeinke L'Hédoniste Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: A.S.C.O.T. Posts: 8,671	Goodness, even I see the cuteness factor - as well as the joyfull absurdity of nature factor. I dig this story! __________________ I would believe only in a God that knows how to Dance. Friedrich Nietzsche
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wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	Okay, that's just too cute. They don't even have fur, and yet they are so cute! I love this story- thanks, Tom! I generally gravitate toward furry cuteness, like with kitties and puppies. __________________
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11-16-2005, 09:25 PM	#5
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	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
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11-17-2005, 10:04 AM	#7
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Oh yeah. But he's so small - but has a big roar.
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