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Diego may well be the most charismatic tortoise ever to hit the media.
Photo Courtesy of the Galapagos National Park Directorate (2020)

May. 28, 2020
The Tortoise Personality Series The Tortoise Personality Series The Tortoise Personality Series

From May 28, 2020 through Sept. 4, 2020, the Sofa Cushion Challenge hosted the Tortoise Personality Series. Can reptiles really have distinct and individual personalities? Can they play? Can they become depressed? Each week there was a new post on social media dealing with these questions. You be the judge.

In case you missed one or more installments, they also appear on this page, in chronological order.

Intro | Play | Curiosity | Perseverence-1 | Perseverence-2 | Problem Solving-1 | Problem Solving-2 | Psychology - 1 | Psychology - 2 | Rage! | Soothing the Beast! | Affection | Petting | Diego } Conclusion

Introduction Week 1: May 28, 2020

Ricky Bobby the Tortoise with his owner Kristina Young

Reptiles who do things just for fun? Really? YES! Meet Ricky Bobby the sulcata who enjoys climbing up hills and then sliding down them. No joke! And what a great way to begin our new series: “Tortoise Personality.” This is Week #1. Enjoy! https://t.co/ChEykdf0YL
— Sofa Cushion Challenge (@SofaCushionChal) May 28, 2020

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Play Week 2: June 5, 2020

The #SofaCushionChallenge presents the #Tortoise Personality Series, week 2. So now that we know tortoises DO play, what other fun things might they do? Well, Yoshi likes to play soccer.https://t.co/HWBkd57Qw8 pic.twitter.com/e4ibzzFEgz
— Sofa Cushion Challenge (@SofaCushionChal) June 5, 2020

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Curiosity Week 3: June 11, 2020

The #Tortoise Personality Series,” week #3. Healthy, well-adapted tortoises are notoriously curious. Any new thing in or around their home must be investigated. In this case, see what happens when a giant Galapagos tortoise discovers a field camera!https://t.co/gFZqQzsBmk pic.twitter.com/EHdHwQnJJC
— Sofa Cushion Challenge (@SofaCushionChal) June 11, 2020

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Perseverence - 1 Week 4: June 19, 2020

#Tortoise Personality Series, Week #4. From Aesop’s fable, we know that tortoises persevere. But seeing it in action is a little different. This is Adolph. 104 years old. He’s been trying to reach that mango for 2 weeks. Will today be his lucky day?https://t.co/6cHXQOfaDy pic.twitter.com/A6o2tH0heG
— Sofa Cushion Challenge (@SofaCushionChal) June 19, 2020

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Perseverence - 2 Week 5: June 25, 2020

Tortoise Personality Series week #5. Perseverence. Again. This wild tortoise doesn’t like his rendezvous interrupted. There follows a low-speed chase involving documentary host & cameraman. And he won't give up until he’s sure they won’t come back. https://t.co/reJ84ZjDzS pic.twitter.com/aodz67Zk7k
— Sofa Cushion Challenge (@SofaCushionChal) June 25, 2020

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Problem Solving - 1 Week 6: July 2, 2020

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Problem-Solving - 2 Week 7: July 9, 2020

#Tortoise Personality Series, week 7. Courage and Problem-solving. This tortoise on the African veldt finds himself surrounded by sleeping lions. But what to do? Our intrepid tortoise stops. Thinks. And then makes the gutsiest escape imaginable.https://t.co/U4um5akkiO pic.twitter.com/KUz4swvGYC
— Sofa Cushion Challenge (@SofaCushionChal) July 9, 2020

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Psychology - 1 Week 8: July 17, 2020

#Tortoise Personality Series,” week #8. Can tortoises become depressed. Sadly, yes. Many turtles and tortoises never recover after being taken from their wild home. It’s now becoming clear that this may be due to the psychology of the situation.https://t.co/Kks5xhXojb pic.twitter.com/K32E1uSUk8
— Sofa Cushion Challenge (@SofaCushionChal) July 17, 2020

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Psychology - 2 Week 9: July 24, 2020

#Tortoise Personality, Week 9. In the wild, tortoises are always exploring. In captivity, tortoises can go from boredom to depression. It’s important to keep them engaged and here’s an article with suggestions.

Careful that toys don't become hazards!https://t.co/n5zOuMLGsm
— Sofa Cushion Challenge (@SofaCushionChal) July 24, 2020

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Rage! Week 10: July 31, 2020

The “#Tortoise #Personality Series,” week #10. Rage! Some of us react to #trauma with #depression. Some of us choose #rage. Meet Evil Knievel. This rescued tortoise is going to make EVERYONE pay for the misery he suffered.
https://t.co/7gbiGV3QpM pic.twitter.com/tBKkz9nT6f
— Sofa Cushion Challenge (@SofaCushionChal) July 31, 2020

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Soothing the Savage Beast! Week 11: August 7, 2020

The #Tortoise Personality Series, week #11. Soothing the Savage Beast! Louie the #sulcata reaches puberty and attacks every male in sight. But then, adopted by loving owners, his personality completely changes. https://t.co/qPPos3mCpe pic.twitter.com/qBrP69bF2B
— Sofa Cushion Challenge (@SofaCushionChal) August 7, 2020

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Tortoise Affection Week 12: Aug. 14, 2020

#Tortoise Personality Series, week #12. Do Pet Tortoises and Turtles Show Affection? They can. But not in the same way as mammals. Here’s a primer on reading tortoise body language.https://t.co/VwbOagpYYM
— Sofa Cushion Challenge (@SofaCushionChal) August 14, 2020

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Petting Week 13: Aug. 21, 2020

The #SofaCushionChallenge presents the “Tortoise Personality Series,” week #13. Not all tortoises like being touched. But for those who do, here’s a video guide on how to pet him or her.https://t.co/DYSuNRNxVd pic.twitter.com/AVCpyVKq5K
— Sofa Cushion Challenge (@SofaCushionChal) August 21, 2020

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A Case in Point: Diego Week 14: Aug. 28, 2020

#Tortoise Personality Series,” week #14. Diego! Aka Mr. Personality. When Diego became famous even though Mr. E5 fathered 400 MORE BABIES, it became obvious something else was at play. See the slide show and video link library here!https://t.co/AAEwyUzCcQ
— Sofa Cushion Challenge (@SofaCushionChal) August 28, 2020

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Conclusion Week 14: Sept. 4, 2020

...and so concludes the #Tortoise #Personality Series. We've seen bold tortoises, shy tortoises and everything in between. We've seen tortoises who like being pet and tortoises who attack. If you missed an installment, they're all archived here: https://t.co/PXzLsLEORE
— Sofa Cushion Challenge (@SofaCushionChal) September 4, 2020

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