Comments on: Help for Desert Tortoises

By: antoinette davis

antoinette davis — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:08:30 +0000

hi paula, its goods to see your picture and to read about the work that you do.

By: Melissa

Melissa — Fri, 01 May 2009 20:46:16 +0000

I wrote on your most recent post and came back to this one to check on the little guy that had an eraser. It’s great that he’s now able to keep from capsizing without the aid of the eraser. Ingenuity at work!

By: Paula from the DTCC

Paula from the DTCC — Fri, 01 May 2009 04:15:26 +0000

Hi Everyone,
Thanks so much for all the support you’ve shown to us and to this new project! It really means a lot to all of us here at the DTCC to know that you’re pulling for us and for the desert tortoises. Every day we feel lucky to be able to come to work at the DTCC and care for these amazing critters! For those of you who want an update on eraser guy, he has been doing so well outside eating, basking, etc. that he is now big enough to right himself without help! We actually removed his eraser a few days ago and he’s doing great. For us, this is a giant success in a tiny package!

By: Dawn & Heather from Las Vegas, NV

Dawn & Heather from Las Vegas, NV — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:34:57 +0000

Many thanks, Dr. Kahn! We had such a great time yesterday learning about our endangered critter friends, the Desert Tortoise, and all the great work that you and your team are doing to help. It’s comforting to know that they have such dedicated and compassionate people working to protect and save them.

By: Mike from Boston

Mike from Boston — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 12:48:31 +0000

Congrads to the San Diego Zoo and the DTCC for helping these little guys survive. I hate to think what their outlook would be without you. Keep up the good work! (love the pictures).

By: Joy in Kansas

Joy in Kansas — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 05:00:37 +0000

Love the turtle with a “hat”… I can imagine that as a children’s book.

By: Shirley Sykes

Shirley Sykes — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 01:45:58 +0000

This is a wonderful program, Paula. Kudos to your entire team, who are helping to save this small but essential part of nature.

By: Mae in NJ

Mae in NJ — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 22:03:31 +0000

Great idea, Daniel Essary!! You’ve save this little tortoise and others like it a lot of anxiety and effort. Maybe even its life. Love that clever solution. Thank you on behalf of your little shelled wards.