Month: June 2018

Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo welcomes eight spur-thigh tortoises (Geochelone sulcata) who are making the Zoo their home for the summer. The African spur thigh tortoise, also known as the spurred tortoise, is the third largest species of tortoise in the world, after the Galapagos tortoise and the Aldabra giant tortoise. It is the largest of all mainland tortoises. “Summertime is the right time, so it’s a great time to bring such special animals here as our temporary guests,” said Zoo Director Gregg Dancho. “Tortoises also love summer heat, and the spur thigh tortoise is particularly well-adapted to hot temperatures. Also there is the educational message that these wonderful animals do not make good pets! Make wise not wild choices!" “The Zoo will…

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Bridgeport-Fairfield News: Pursuit Of Stolen Vehicle

6:49pm--UPDATE-- The fourth suspect was just apprehended on Spruce Street in Southport.  All suspects accounted for.   [caption id="attachment_67603" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Special thanks to the Fairfield Police for the photo![/caption]   4:38pm--#Bridgeport CT--#Faifield CT-- Bridgeport Police pursued a BMW stolen out of New York on I-95 southbound into Fairfield/Southport, Fairfield entered the pursuit.  The car got off exit 18 and turned back to I-95 northbound when it realized it was stuck in bumper to bumper commuter traffic.  Stop sticks were authorized and deployed shredding the vehicle's tires and the got off exit 19 and fled on foot.  Fairfield Police Lieutenant Rober Kalamaris said Bridgeport's K9 along with Fairfield's Jagger helped track the suspects.  The Wakeman's Boys and Girls Club at…

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