Greg Nwoko Historic Blog

Tuesday 16 December 2014

140 years old tortoise at the palace of the Alaafin of Oyo's Palace, Nigeria.

In the expansive garden in the palace, is a huge tortoise that has lived there for 140 years. it feeds on rice, eba, amala, fruits, and water. Its size is gigantic, as it is strong enough to carry up to 2 full grown adults on its back. It is at home in its abode and is peaceful. The tortoise is part of the features that make the historical palace, a wonder to behold. It is called Ijapa Oba.
Source: Yemisi Adelugba


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