Be prepared: this is not a joke and not a belated April joke. Before you really the first of its kind turtle on wheels. And calm down: in addition to the humor in this picture is as completely absent elements of cruelty to animals.
Plastic wheels on a toy plane replace Mrs T (so name is a relatively young 90-year-old reptile) a pair of front legs, which reportedly turtle lost after the attack rats. Alas, the fight did not look like the fight of the Ninja Turtles – rat just caught Mrs. T. sleeping in the garden and chop off her feet.
Because disability in the animal world is not particularly engaged, to put on his feet – or rather on wheels – injured cub decided by the owner herself.
Immediately after discharge from the veterinary clinic Jude Ryder showed turtle friend the engineer, and he designed the creative bug exoskeleton with wheels and fasteners.
The result surpassed all expectations. It's still something to tie her turbocharging, " says Jude. – Movement speed is increased two times. Mrs. T. uses his hind legs to accelerate and maneuver. She even learned to slow down. She seems to be fine... at least looks strong.
Of course! By estimations of experts, the next 50 years at the very lucky and fastest of the turtles will be fine. And experiences for half a century will certainly gain a full shell. By the way, given the slow speed by its nature, the animal got used to the new rhythm of movement, Jude it's time to think about registration plates and GPS.