7/8/2005: Hippo and tortoise hang out

Undertoad · 07-08-2005, 07:34 AM

Queen of the Ryche sends along a BBC story of this, which is an older news item but never documented here, and it should have been. Owen the one-year-old hippo calf was discovered lost and alone after a set of floods in Kenya. He was put into a wildlife sanctuary, where he discovered and befriended 100-year-old tortoise Mzee.

Trilby · 07-08-2005, 08:19 AM

It's fascinating how baby animals will find a mother figure. Another adorable animal pic, UT and QotR! Thanks! It lifts my spirits to see it. The little hippo looks like he's smiling in pic number 2. The tortoise looks like he's saying, "alright already!"

Very cute.

chrisinhouston · 07-08-2005, 09:12 AM

In the last image the hippo looks like he in deep thought wondering if he will end up looking like his mum

Queen of the Ryche · 07-08-2005, 09:39 AM

"Hey mom! When do I get my shell?"

dar512 · 07-08-2005, 09:49 AM

"I didn't want to tell you so young, but you're adopted."

chrisinhouston · 07-08-2005, 09:55 AM

Makes you wonder though... Did Hans Christian Anderson write The Ugly Duckling based on something he observed?

Elspode · 07-08-2005, 01:31 PM

Either I'm having a nasty case of deja vu, or I first heard the story as the hippo was a tsunami survivor.

Time to trip off to Snopes...

(insert Final Jeopardy music here)

Yup...tsunami it was...

capnhowdy · 07-08-2005, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elspode

Either I'm having a nasty case of deja vu, or I first heard the story as the hippo was a tsunami survivor.

Time to trip off to Snopes...

(insert Final Jeopardy music here)

Yup...tsunami it was...

Yep. I saw that story too.
Why the hell can't I open the pics?

wolf · 07-09-2005, 12:26 AM

I also get no images. Both at work and at home.

Sperlock · 07-09-2005, 10:42 AM

They're showing up for me now.

capnhowdy · 07-09-2005, 12:08 PM

ooooooohhhhhhhhh! images!!!!
Thanks U.T.
You are a helluva guy with a helluva job.
You da MAN!

dar512 · 07-09-2005, 01:04 PM

Hippo grows up and says to his mom, "I just want to thank you for everything you tortoise."

I know. I know.

Leah · 07-11-2005, 12:29 AM

I had a good old laugh at that one dar512. The picture is so cute.

Undertoad · 12-29-2005, 12:18 AM

http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/051227/nytu029.html?.v=40

Marking the One Year Anniversary of the Tsunami Scholastic to Publish the Official Version of 'Owen & Mzee'

Inspirational True Story of the Baby Hippo Orphaned By Tsunami and Adopted By Giant Tortoise Captures World's Imagination

Scholastic, the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books, Turtle Pond Publications and Lafarge Eco Systems today announced the publication of "Owen and Mzee: the True Story of a Remarkable Friendship." This story of hope and resilience chronicles the incredible friendship formed between Owen, a baby hippo orphaned by the Tsunami, and Mzee, a giant Aldabran tortoise who has become Owen's surrogate parent and inseparable friend. Written by Craig Hatkoff, his seven-year-old daughter Isabella and Lafarge's Dr. Paula Kahumbu, the book is set to be released in March, and will feature extraordinary photographs by journalist Peter Greste. Hatkoff's publishing company, Turtle Pond Publication, acquired the rights from Lafarge Eco Systems Limited that operates the Haller Park preserve in Mombasa Kenya where Owen and Mzee now live together.

One year after the unlikely pair was first joined at Haller Park in Mombasa, their bond is stronger than ever baffling scientists and marking one of the most unusual animal relationships that has ever been documented. Haller Park is a rehabilitated quarry with a thriving ecosystem and a place where visitors from around the world can come see Owen and Mzee in addition to other wildlife such as giraffes, hippos, antelopes and buffaloes to name a few of its many attractions of Nature.

07-08-2005, 07:34 AM	#1
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	7/8/2005: Hippo and tortoise hang out Queen of the Ryche sends along a BBC story of this, which is an older news item but never documented here, and it should have been. Owen the one-year-old hippo calf was discovered lost and alone after a set of floods in Kenya. He was put into a wildlife sanctuary, where he discovered and befriended 100-year-old tortoise Mzee.

07-08-2005, 08:19 AM	#2
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	It's fascinating how baby animals will find a mother figure. Another adorable animal pic, UT and QotR! Thanks! It lifts my spirits to see it. The little hippo looks like he's smiling in pic number 2. The tortoise looks like he's saying, "alright already!" Very cute. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

07-08-2005, 09:39 AM	#4
Queen of the Ryche is fleeing the scene Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Beautiful CO Posts: 1,510	"Hey mom! When do I get my shell?" __________________ Once, in an interview, Chuck Norris admitted that he was not the most awesome thing ever. He declined to elaborate; but I believe we all know that he was referring to the existence of chocolate covered bacon. I'd rather be judged by twelve than carried by six.

07-08-2005, 09:49 AM	#5
dar512 dar512 is now Pete Zicato Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chicago suburb Posts: 4,968	"I didn't want to tell you so young, but you're adopted." __________________ "Against stupidity the gods themselves contend in vain." -- Friedrich Schiller

07-08-2005, 01:31 PM	#7
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	Either I'm having a nasty case of deja vu, or I first heard the story as the hippo was a tsunami survivor. Time to trip off to Snopes... (insert Final Jeopardy music here) Yup...tsunami it was... __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

07-08-2005, 09:12 AM	#3
chrisinhouston Professor Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Houston TX Posts: 1,857	In the last image the hippo looks like he in deep thought wondering if he will end up looking like his mum

07-08-2005, 09:55 AM	#6
chrisinhouston Professor Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Houston TX Posts: 1,857	Makes you wonder though... Did Hans Christian Anderson write The Ugly Duckling based on something he observed?

07-09-2005, 12:26 AM	#9
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	I also get no images. Both at work and at home. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

07-09-2005, 10:42 AM	#10
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07-09-2005, 12:08 PM	#11
capnhowdy Blatantly Homosapien Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,200	ooooooohhhhhhhhh! images!!!! Thanks U.T. You are a helluva guy with a helluva job. You da MAN! __________________ Please type slowly. I can't read very fast............... and no holy water, please.

07-09-2005, 01:04 PM	#12
dar512 dar512 is now Pete Zicato Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chicago suburb Posts: 4,968	Hippo grows up and says to his mom, "I just want to thank you for everything you tortoise." I know. I know. __________________ "Against stupidity the gods themselves contend in vain." -- Friedrich Schiller

07-11-2005, 12:29 AM	#13
Leah Love my Heffalumps Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia (best place in the world) Posts: 346	I had a good old laugh at that one dar512. The picture is so cute.

12-29-2005, 12:18 AM	#14
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/051227/nytu029.html?.v=40 Marking the One Year Anniversary of the Tsunami Scholastic to Publish the Official Version of 'Owen & Mzee' Inspirational True Story of the Baby Hippo Orphaned By Tsunami and Adopted By Giant Tortoise Captures World's Imagination Scholastic, the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books, Turtle Pond Publications and Lafarge Eco Systems today announced the publication of "Owen and Mzee: the True Story of a Remarkable Friendship." This story of hope and resilience chronicles the incredible friendship formed between Owen, a baby hippo orphaned by the Tsunami, and Mzee, a giant Aldabran tortoise who has become Owen's surrogate parent and inseparable friend. Written by Craig Hatkoff, his seven-year-old daughter Isabella and Lafarge's Dr. Paula Kahumbu, the book is set to be released in March, and will feature extraordinary photographs by journalist Peter Greste. Hatkoff's publishing company, Turtle Pond Publication, acquired the rights from Lafarge Eco Systems Limited that operates the Haller Park preserve in Mombasa Kenya where Owen and Mzee now live together. One year after the unlikely pair was first joined at Haller Park in Mombasa, their bond is stronger than ever baffling scientists and marking one of the most unusual animal relationships that has ever been documented. Haller Park is a rehabilitated quarry with a thriving ecosystem and a place where visitors from around the world can come see Owen and Mzee in addition to other wildlife such as giraffes, hippos, antelopes and buffaloes to name a few of its many attractions of Nature.

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