Don't Stick Your Neck Out - Just Waddle Away!

I have to do it. Write about the most stunning development in Zoo-Land. If you haven't already read the story that is making the rounds on the I-Net, be advised that a box of Kleenex may be needed. For tears, of course. Not your allergies - unless turtles trigger sneezing attacks.

After 115 years together, I guess all of us might become tired of seeing the same old wrinkled face and a mate that won't listen but will retreat into their shell. That's the story with two Giant Turtles living Down Under for 36 years following their upbringing in Switzerland.

Maybe they should have remained in the land of neutrality because the female of the two just kicked her life-partner out of their cage - after biting off a piece of his shell. And, get this! Their very concerned Keepers attempted Couples Therapy with them to no avail. Obviously the female has a few issues. Or the Male's scent has changed. Or the Female has decided she's gay. Or simply wants to spend her remaining years roaming a cage without bumping into Mr. Turtle one more time.

Now what does this situation tell us about long-term relationships? Someone becomes fed up, grumpy, bored, or is tired of the marriage cage and - poof! - it's over! Just like that! So sad after 115 years. If they can't make it to 120 years together then all hope is lost.

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A few details have been left out of every article I have read thus far on Bibi (female) and Poldi (male). How many offspring did they have over the years? Did they live long? Still around? Where are they? Maybe a family unit of sorts would have kept them together? Is one of them prepping to die? No one is answering these questions - yet. It's all about the "Divorce" as if they drew up papers and rolled their shells in ink to roll further onto a piece of paper officially ending their cohabitation.

Yeah. It's silly, but also interesting. How anyone(s) or thing(s) can spend 115 years together without arguments or violence (until recently) is indeed quite an accomplishment. But, I do feel sorry for Poldi. He can't live in his home anymore and is missing a chunk of his well-kept shell. Then again, I've read he may be tired of the sight of Bibi, too.

Oh well. Marriage can be hell. Bless 'em both!


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