Leonardo, an African spurred tortoise, arrived at the Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand in 2013 after escaping a life of hell in a zoo in Bangkok, reports The Dodo.
Source: Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand
Leonardo quickly took to his new life of freedom in the sanctuary. But in 2016, thingstook an even better turn upon the arrival of Simon, a calf whose back hoof had been amputated. He was rescued by the WFFT and given a prosthetic, and can now movearound normally.
Source: Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand
Simon was supposed to join the rest of the sanctuary'sbovines, but the animal had other plans. When he saw Leonardo, a spark of friendship immediately flew between the tortoise and the little cow, who hasn't left him since.
Source: Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand
Nobody was more surprised than the team at the sanctuary, who posted on their Facebook page:
They are often seen following each other around, sharing meals and resting together. We hope this unusual friendship continues to flourish.
Source: Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand
You can help support the work of the sanctuary so that Leonardo and Simon can remain best friends forever. Click here to make a donation.
H/t: The Dodo
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