Grape-sized tortoise rescued from illegal pet trade

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He’s the size of a grape, and he’s the smallest, newest tortoise in Whipsnade Zoo.

Tiny Tim, an Egyptian tortoise and five of his pocket-sized siblings have found a new home at the zoo after they were saved from the illegal pet trade by HM Customs and Excise last year.

Tiny Tim weighed only 6g when he hatched a month ago, and has grown to 5cm but will put on about 500g in the coming 10 years.

He’s been enjoying life in the slow lane, taking little jaunts around his specially designed miniature home with his brothers and sisters.

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