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“My dad got her when she was just an egg about the size of a quarter, and now she’s about the size of a watermelon, Porter said.

Sophomore Alena Porter describes life with a tortoise as a pet

Noor Qureishy, Staff Writer February 18, 2014

When thinking about tortoises, large, wise, tranquil creatures, wandering in pools of calm water come to mind--these gentle, beautiful herbivores seem unlikely pets for city-dwelling citizens. However,...

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