It's always nice to come across a story that warms the heart. And this one certainly pulls at the heartstrings...
A disabled tortoise in Israel has found love after being given her own set of wheels. Arava, a relatively new arrival at the Biblical Zoo in Jerusalem was given a new lease of life after staff realised her rear legs were paralysed. Weighing in at 25kg, ten year old Arava just didn't have the strength to move herself using only her front legs.
To counteract the problem, staff designed a surfboard wheelchair that straps to the tortoise's stomach. Zookeepers have been watching Arava's progress with interest and believe she's never been happier. And finally, they've even noted that she's attracted the attention of an amorous male - and the pair have now begun mating. Love, it's a beautiful thing...
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