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Tortoise droppings lead to airport surprise

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NAIROBI, Kenya - A trail of droppings led Kenyan airport staff to 228 live tortoises packed as “shells” and destined for Thailand, officials said on Thursday.

“Airport staff heard movement and funny noises in the containers,” said Gichuki Kabukuru of Kenya Wildlife Services.

“They notified us when they saw the droppings,” he said.

Kabukuru said the leopard tortoises, named for their spotted shells, had arrived in metal crates from neighboring Uganda.

They would be cared for at an animal orphanage in Kenya’s capital Nairobi while an investigation was carried out, he said.

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Hopefully while they are undergoing this investigation the torts will get proper care, and not just be taken care of by someone who has no clue what they are doing. I think if they are having any problems they can send a few on towards my way, I believe I can accomodate for a trio or six. ;)
 
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