Eighteen Heartwarming Sagas Of Wild Animals Adopting Other Species

The Hippo and the Tortoise

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In a wildlife sanctuary in Kenya, a baby hippo named Owen formed an unlikely friendship with a 130-year-old tortoise, Mzee. The tortoise provided comfort and companionship to the traumatized hippo, showcasing the potential for deep bonds between vastly different species.

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