After 40 yrs In breeding captivity and saving their species from extinction, Diego returns home to Galápagos Islands. Producing over 800 offspring; “His unstoppable libido was credited as a major reason for the survival of his fellow giant tortoises"

Jan 14, 2023 1:26 AM

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sauce:https://www.kake.com/story/42255182/diego-the-tortoise-who-saved-his-entire-species-finally-retires-to-uninhabited-island

Apparently their dwindling numbers were attributed to early seafarers finding them to be delicious.

3 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

That's a look of satisfaction right there

3 years ago | Likes 31 Dislikes 0

A species saver ... well done Diego ...

3 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

"I fucked our species back into existence" is a pretty good bragging line.

3 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

This guy fucks

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This comment definitely does not have enough upvotes and I’m sad I can only give it one. Look at the title of the post. THIS GUY FUCKS!!!

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Way to go Big Guy!

3 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Life, uh, finds a way

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Sometimes it pays to be horny.

3 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Mitch McConnell can still get it up‽

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::rocky voice:: "who rang the bell?"

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All I can think of is that video with the little turtle making noises on a sneaker from years ago

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I want some of what he's eating!

3 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

He's not staying on that island, he's coming to steal your girlfriend.

3 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Oh he's had her long before you got to her.

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I mean, did he even want to retire? Lol

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Unstoppable libido.

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Atta boy.

3 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

is that his.... Huh. Well today I learned

3 years ago | Likes 22 Dislikes 0

They look like terrifying purple satellite dishes. Really.

3 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

At least he died doing what he loved.

3 years ago | Likes 17 Dislikes 0

Yeah, Your mom.

3 years ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 0

Got em

3 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Dumb question, but doesn't that narrow the gene pool if so many children are his?

3 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Oh, he ain't done makin' babies yet.. He'll have that island's population boomin' in no time.

3 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Dude fucked his species back into existence. Legend.

3 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

He's the big dick of tortois'

3 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 1

Go, Diego, go!

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Hopefully he reacclimates to the wild okay.

3 years ago | Likes 94 Dislikes 0

They eat grass and leaves, and those islands have basically no predators. Doesn't take much of an adjustment from captivity to that.

3 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 0

My only concern is if he can even move himself anymore lol

3 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

He's been buck wild for 40 years. He'll be fine!

3 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

They have plenty of nature centers on the Galapagos

3 years ago | Likes 19 Dislikes 0

If not, it seems like he had a pretty good life…

3 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

I’ve had a couple tortoises, they are basically always trying to “reacclimate” to the wild, it’ll probably be fine.

3 years ago | Likes 72 Dislikes 0

It's the great escape every day with tortoises until they're sleepy again.

3 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I have a memory of watching a friend's Sulcata tortoise approach a strawberry top, taste it, walk around in a circle, get excited again

3 years ago | Likes 17 Dislikes 0

about the strawberry top, spit it out, walk in a circle, and repeat for about 10 minutes until I removed the strawberry top. Cute idiots.

3 years ago | Likes 15 Dislikes 0

sound on

3 years ago | Likes 15 Dislikes 0

oooo you're maing fun of him, like you sound any different

3 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Good point, my sounds are more ridiculous. I genuinely love this bc we don’t see all animals as having personalities & preferences when in

3 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

fact, it’s amazing the ranges in personality in all critters from fish to birds.

3 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Is that not problematic from the genetic diversity standpoint?

3 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

It is, but the alternative is the whole species dying out.

3 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Slightly, but he's not the only male. He was just the most enthusiastic.

3 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

We humans went through the same thing with Genghis Khan and we haven't been specially...violent... since...shit.

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Give her a couple of taps

3 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

Nature is horrific and teaches us nothing.

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So the species has a Genetic concentration?

3 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 1

Funnily enough, they had two males, but the other male wasn't interested in mating.

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Diego definitely does NOT have a reptile dysfunction

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3 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

That was fucking beautiful, and I thank you for the genuine LOL

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Funniest thing I've read in a long time! Thank you for the smile and chuckle.

3 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

You. You. I like you.

3 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I wonder if this event will irrevocably change the standard libido of the species

3 years ago | Likes 30 Dislikes 0

Just hordes of horny tortoises as far as the eye can see

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As you reach the Galapagos Islands you cower in fear as you hear Velociraptors from everywhere. Then the locals explain and all is worse.

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I would hope it is inhabited by other giant tortoises.

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It's likely the Island where he was born.

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There was probably a man who sailed the see.

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