4 Giant Aldabra tortoises burnt at Zoo fire

[drzoomi]

"The fire outbreak is thought to have occurred because of an electric failure at the rare tortoise exhibit at the Zoo. 4 of the rare tortoises died, and only one survived and has been given medical treatment at the Zoo hospital. The tortoise exhibit is heated to insure the health of these cold blooded creatures, especially during the cold winter nights. The Giant tortoises, originally from the islands of Aldabra are considered to be endangered. The exhibit at the Zoo was built due to the generosity of the Israeli friends of the Zoo association"

Jerusalem Biblical Zoo - News and Events - New at the zoo

 

[PAT]

That's sad to hear. Lucky the fire didn't spread and destroy more of the zoo.

 

[dragon(ele)nerd]

that's terrible, yeah but like you said Pat at least it wasn't any worse.