Near-extinct three-legged tortoise settles into new life on wheels at Chester zoo

A near-extinct three-legged ploughshare tortoise is settling into a new life at Chester zoo after being rescued from illegal smugglers.

The reptile, named Hope, is one of the last of his kind and has been relocated to England in an attempt to save his species.

He was rescued from illegal smugglers, who snatched him from the forests of Madagascar.

Vets at Chester zoo have also attached three wheels to the underside of Hope’s shell, helping him navigate his new home easier.

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