GOPHER Tortoise Surrender

Well, we had to give up Olive. I had posted a "found" ad on Craigslist in case anyone was missing her, and a tortoise collector asked for a photo because he wanted to buy her. I sent him one, and he told me that what we had was actually a gopher tortoise, and that they were endangered, federally protected, and illegal to own or even handle.  Woops. So we had to surrender her to a wildlife preserve nearby. But they said we can come back and see her again anytime.

While we were there, we got to see some Gray Wolves, Florida panthers, a black bear, an orange Bengal tiger and a GIANT white Bengal tiger. We got to hear a little bit of the tiger's story, but the video has disappeared from my photos! The photos don't quite illustrate the size and power of this feline. Anyway, the guy in the photo with him said he purchased him in order to rescue him from being sold to the circus. Needless to say, Eddie new desired pet is a tiger!!

So we said goodbye to Olive, and the preserve's director's daughter jumped in the photo too! Eddie was glad that she'll be nearby, and at a place better for her.