Betty Burge holds Harriet, one of her tortoises. Burge is a retired zoologist and dedicates her time to looking after the reptiles and educating the public about their care and needs.
Photo by Shelly Donahue
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Friday, May 07, 2004
DESERT TORTOISE: Coming out of their shell
With green eyes and a cold personality, at times, Harriet creeps around the habitat Betty Burge has in her back yard. Dandelions are the house favorite, but there are numerous ornaments to munch. It's just a normal day in the life of a desert tortoise.
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