Hippo and Turtle

http://www.owenandmzee.com/omweb/

In December 2004, a frightened young hippo, separated from his family by a devastating tsunami, bonded with an Aldabra tortoise named Mzee. The 130 year-old tortoise accepted Owen as his own, and an inseparable bond was forged. Watch the Documentary.

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Permalink Reply by Steph S. on November 14, 2012 at 12:10pm
Thank you DHK for the story!
Permalink Reply by Joan Denoo on November 14, 2012 at 10:08pm

Steph, this is a wonderful film, and those beautiful children, just dazzle me! I am so glad to see the story behind the photo. I had no idea is was so precious. 

Permalink Reply by Steph S. on November 14, 2012 at 10:58pm
Thank you Joan for stopping by!
Permalink Reply by Ruth Anthony-Gardner on November 15, 2012 at 12:22am

Thanks, Steph!

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