There’s nothing like a relaxing spa day to unwind and rejuvenate body and mind. It can sometimes be even more enjoyable than a vacation since we don’t have to pack a bag or worry about catching our flights. Even our animals seem to enjoy a dedicated day of pampering as well.
Much like this happy Galapagos tortoise, who has been around long enough to know what’s good. The blissful look on his face might even inspire you to book an appointment for yourself.
Check out this video from August 11 to see him receiving a first-class body scrub.
At 106 years old, Adolf looks sensational for his age! With his wealth of experience, he happily welcomes as many neck rubs as possible. I’m with him! His loving caretaker, Jay (@ jayprehistoricpets ), explains that he’s just over 600 pounds and could reach a size of over 1100 pounds. Oh, my goodness! That is extraordinary. It’s incredible to think about what the world was like when this tortoise was hatched in the early 1900s and all he’s been through in his many years here.
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How Long Do Galapagos Tortoises Live?
According to the London Zoo, some Galapagos Tortoises have reached the impressive age of 177, which means some of them today were alive during the American Civil War. These massive creatures have an average weight of around 500 pounds, and interestingly, it’s not their shell that makes them heavy, but their fat stores. These fat stores enable them to survive for a year or more without food or water, and they can store large amounts of liquid once a source is found. Although these herbivores mainly eat grasses, cactuses, and leaves, they occasionally consume a small bird for extra protein. Unfortunately, the Galapagos tortoise population has significantly declined, with only an estimated 17,000 remaining, down from a believed quarter-million.
People understood where this tortoise was coming from. Viewer @doctortalon responded, “The way he’s lifting his head is priceless! He’s basically saying that he’s aware of his shower/spa treatment.” That appears to be what his body language is communicating. Another person remarked, “I worked for a company that converted Sam’s pool into a pond. While we were there, we interacted with these beautiful creatures. I’ll never forget being in the presence of a living thing that predates me and my known family. It’s incredible and humbling, and they do, in fact, get treated very well there, lol.” That’s good to know because, by the looks of it, it’s a pretty great place to live.
Although most of us won’t be around for as long as Adolf, if we are, hopefully, we look and feel just as good. No matter how long we live, we should all be so lucky to have such kind and compassionate people by our side.
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