Here's an amazing video of a man who has trained a turtle to obey his commands. The tricks would not be amazing if we were dealing with a dog, but they are rather impressive for a turtle.
I'm not sure that too many of my readers have ever tried obtaining turtilian(FN1) compliance with commands, but it is not easy. Turtles are not super-compliant animals.
But I think it is fair to point out that the result shown is not simply "turtle instinct," but instead is the result of man directing the exercise of a lower creature's will.
Enjoy!
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-Turretinfan
Footnote 1: Do not confuse with Tertullian.
Saturday, December 15, 2007
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Thanks TF.
I am reminded of a couple of turtle sayings by one Snail told to me by a wealthy businessman one day in his office.
He asked me:
"michael", what did the "Snail" say to the Turtle as he was riding on his back?
Ah, I dunno, I answered, what?
WEEEEE, WEEEEE, WEEEEE!
He asked me:
"michael" what did the "Snail" say to the Traffic Cop investigating the "headon" collison after the Turtle got distracted and hit the wall when saying WEEEE, WEEEE, WEEEE?
Ah, I dunno, I answered, what?
Yes!...it was because it "happened so fast!" :)
hmmmmm
Michael,
That was a nice story!
-Turretinfan
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