🐢🎉 Happy World Turtle Day! Say hello to Donashello — our very first shelled rescue! This 100-pound, 15-year-old sulcata tortoise now calls Lions Tigers & Bears their forever home. 🤍 Want to learn more about sulcata tortoises? Here are a few shell-tastic facts: 🌍 They’re the third-largest tortoise species in the world — only the Galápagos and Aldabra tortoises are bigger! 🥬 They’re herbivores and love munching on leafy greens. ⛏️ They’re expert diggers and naturally love to burrow. 🎂 With proper care, they can live 80+ years in captivity! Donashello has a long, happy life ahead — and your support helps make that possible. 💚 Tap the link to donate and be part of Donashello’s sanctuary story. https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/lions-tigers-and-bears/may-appeal-dm-online-2025 #worldturtleday #turtleday #lionstigersandbears #tsulcatatortoise ⁠#animalrescue #rescuedanimals #wildlife #sandiego #trueanimalsanctuary #animals #wildlifeconservation (fb)

Did you know?�Wild animals have natural social structures that shape how they live: 🐯 Tigers are solitary by nature — they live and hunt alone.�🦁 Lions are deeply social, surviving as a unified pride.�🐻 Bears tend to go it alone, except when raising young or fighting for food. But in captivity, these dynamics shift.�Without the need to defend territory or hunt, animals are forced to adapt. Some form surprising bonds.Others may struggle, showing signs of stress or confusion in unfamiliar social settings. At Lions Tigers & Bears, we recognize the importance of supporting each animal’s unique needs. Through proper space, enrichment, and compassionate care, we help them adjust, heal, and — when possible — connect. 📝 Dive deeper into the fascinating world of animal social behavior in sanctuaries.�Read more from our blog: https://www.lionstigersandbears.org/how-exotic-animals-build-bonds-social-behaviors-in-captivity/ ⁠#lionstigersandbears #animalrescue #rescuedanimals #wildlife #sandiego #animlas #trueanimalsanctuary #animals #wildlifeconservation (fb)