Two-headed tortoise born in Gelderland; A Netherlands first
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Two-headed tortoise born in Gelderland; A Netherlands first

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A two-headed tortoise was born in Putten, Gelderland, reports veterinary clinic AniCura Stroowaert in Oud-Beijerland. If Sorte’s entire body had consisted of two systems, the reptile would have had twice as much risk of disease and, therefore, death, explained veterinarian Anton Fennema of AniCura. A two-headed tortoise was born in Belgium a few years ago, but otherwise, it is quite a unique phenomenon, AniCura said. Of course, I do my best to ensure that.” Veterinarian Sandra Vink of AniCura: “In the wild, a two-headed tortoise would never survive.

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