Didn't someone on here rescue a tort from somebody who had found one and thought it was a turtle and had kept it in a fishtank? I'm sure if it couldn't swim it would of drowned..

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In your circumstance... I would suggest fencing off the pond and not chance it.

Ed

Don't they float well or something due to there lungs? Which means they float upsidedown and can breath.

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The lungs are at the top of the carapace.

They can panic... just like people... and drown though.

Ed

Video - Aldabra giant tortoise swimming - Aldabra giant tortoise - Geochelone gigantea - ARKive




check this out!!!!

hi Ed have you ever swum a leopard tortoise yourself.
terry

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Yea... I love that video... it has to be one of the best records of them swimming. Keep in mind that animal has to be over 300 lbs.

Ed

Oh wow what a great video.

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its amazing isnt it...cant believe such a huge tort floats, the same site has them sitting in the sea to cool of lol

thats incredible i havent seen that one before.thanks for shareing.

terry

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