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Tortoise time with Betty and Tom
Photographer: Josh Eckels
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Reptiles waiting for feeding time
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Circling
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Greens in the water
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The gharial's not so interested in the greens
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Addressing the crowd
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Awaiting the tortoises
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Showing how it's done
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Five second rule (or maybe five minute rule)
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Chomp
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Mmmm
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Taking a turn
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On the move
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Considering the offer
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Tempting the beast
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All smiles
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Tug of war
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More romaine
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Feeding frenzy
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Last bit of the stalk
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Staring contest
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A dainty eater
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Out in the enclosure
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Back in the barn with the lady tortoises
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Up close
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More lettuce
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Here you go, Chip!
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Yum
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The crunchy bit
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The ladies aren't any neater
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Maybe some hay too
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Neck scratches
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Up in the air
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Camels!
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Baboons!
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Hummingbirds!
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