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Two-headed turtle found in Havana, Cuba
Rhett A. Butler, mongabay.com
October 1, 2005
Photo copyright REUTERS/Claudia Daut.
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A baby two-headed turtle was found in Havana, Cuba on a river bank in the city forest. According to scientists of the local aquarium who inspected the animal, the turtle appears to be in good health.
In the wild, two-headed animals are not likely to live long. Having two heads impairs decision-making and reduces mobility, making it difficult to escape predators. Further, two heads may make it difficult to attact a mate.
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Tsunami-orphaned hippo adopted by 100-year old tortoise
A baby hippopotamus that survived the tsunami waves on the Kenyan coast has formed a strong bond with a giant male century-old tortoise, in an animal facility in the port city of Mombassa.
This article is based on information from Reuters.
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