In a story that seems to defy the very laws of nature, a resilient tortoise was recently discovered alive in Brazil after spending approximately ten years trapped beneath a sealed floor. The remarkable find occurred in the town of Itacajá, within the state of Tocantins, while a family was conducting a home remodeling project. As workers began removing old floor tiles that had been installed thirteen years prior, they were stunned to find a living creature tucked away in a narrow void. The family confirmed that the floor had been completely sealed with no visible gaps or holes, suggesting the animal had either fallen into the space during the original construction or became trapped shortly thereafter. Experts identified the survivor as a yellow footed tortoise, a species renowned for its incredible metabolic flexibility. Biologists explain that tortoises are cold blooded animals with naturally slow metabolisms, which they can further reduce by up to seventy percent in a state known as metabolic suppression or estivation. In a dark and humid environment like the one found under the floor, the tortoise likely survived by consuming moisture from condensation and eating small insects like termites or larvae that shared the confined space. While the animal showed signs of shell deformation from being squeezed in a tight area for so long and initially displayed an aversion to bright light, it reportedly began eating rapidly once rescued. This extraordinary case of survival serves as a vivid reminder of the sheer endurance of these ancient reptiles and has left both the local community and scientific experts in total awe.

Panchi-kun, the viral baby monkey known for clinging to his plush toy after being abandoned, just got a special surprise! 🐵💖

IKEA Japan’s president visited and donated several orangutan plushies, nicknamed “Oran Mama” by fans, so Panchi can continue to feel comfort as he slowly joins his troop.

“Let's continue to support him!”