Halifax’s beloved 104-year-old tortoise is recovering after a successful surgery
Believed the be the oldest living gopher tortoise, Gus underwent a procedure to remove a bladder stone on Tuesday.
Gus, a 104-year-old gopher tortoise from Halifax, is recovering following a successful surgery. The Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History, which houses Gus, reports that the tortoise is currently resting comfortably in private care and will be under the watchful eye of a veterinary team for the next 48 hours. Gus, believed to be the oldest living gopher tortoise, underwent a procedure to remove a bladder stone on Tuesday.
Fans of Gus will have to wait up to 10 weeks before being able to view him in public. The museum intends to keep everyone informed about his recovery progress. Since the museum first announced Gus's surgery two weeks ago, he has received an overwhelming response, with hundreds of letters, get-well cards, and pieces of art pouring in.
Additionally, Gus's social media accounts have been flooded with thousands of messages from admirers worldwide.
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