Giant Tortoise Getting a ‘Shell Rub’ at the Nashville Zoo Is Bringing on the Smiles originally appeared on PetHelpful. Just like us, animals enjoy a little pampering now and then. A soothing massage ...

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. Did you know tortoise shells are made up of a hard substance that we have on our own bodies? A caretaker at Smithsonian's National Zoo explains.

If you liked this story, share it with other people. The forest hinge-back tortoise is an unusual animal whose shell can swing down 90 degrees in the rear to protect itself from predators. However, ...

Just like us, animals enjoy a little pampering now and then. A soothing massage can ease tension and sore muscles, and for animals like Darwin, a giant Galapagos tortoise at the Nashville Zoo, nothing ...