Why Timmy the Tortoise Attacks Everything in Sight
Nov. 27, 2017 - Timmy the tortoise is in an old-fashioned standoff with a toy boat. His aggression might be due to hormones. Male tortoises have high testosterone during breeding season. So Timmy is ramming the boat because he perceives it as a potential interloper. He also sees the cameraman that way, too. Timmy is wrapped up in the age-old story of a possessive romance. Don’t be like Timmy. If you decide to pursue someone, give them room to grow.
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Timmy the tortoise is in an old-fashioned standoff with a toy boat.
His aggression might be due to hormones.
Male tortoises have high testosterone during breeding season.
So Timmy is ramming the boat because he perceives it as a potential interloper.
He also sees the cameraman that way, too.
Timmy is wrapped up in the age-old story of a possessive romance.
Don’t be like Timmy. If you decide to pursue someone, give them room to grow.