Face to Face with a GIANT!

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[@JSwan_og]

I have always wanted to have a tortoise. But since I live in the northern Midwest, so I've stopped myself due to what would be a significant lack of warmer temperatures and natural sunlight but I would love 💕 to spend time with these magnificent creatures.

[@maryann350]

Sunday morning coffee with kenan...YES PLEASE!

[@annnoyez]

I remember my tortoise that I had when I was a kid. For almost 10 years it was my pall. She was always around us in the garden... it was my friend. I lost her when she went to soon in hibernation and we couldn't find her to get inside. She sleeps normally in the cellar. That year she was to soon and it was a hard winter and didn't survive. It stills makes me feel sad and I am 58 now... still misses that lively friend of my youth...

[@cynthialbell4747]

Hi Kenan I love it when you visit Sam. You both have a love, and passion for tortoise's. They are so beautiful, and intelligent. People do not give credit to how intelligent animals, and reptiles are. I worked at animal hospital. I took care of the cats, and dogs. I have seen them out smart people. So I know how smart they are. Jerry, and his mom Linda were happy to see giant tortoise's. They are getting another small aldabra for his mom. So her's will have a new buddy. I am glad that Sam is passing his knowledge to you, and the people, who help him take care of all of them. Kenan you have so many little baby tortoise's, so you need to keep one or two, and enjoy watching them grow up.🦎🐍🐢❤️Cindy

[@DaynaNoreenCreates]

Never judge a creatures intelligence from the limited perspective of your own imagination...if you can expand the imagination of people, you open up new worlds for them to explore. It's an amazing gift and I thank you for it.

[@mattc9875]

Well said.

[@Robinwhoohoo]

It's so heart warming to see how hype everyone gets for these animals.. i love it

[@AvengerII]

The tortoises and turtles I've been seeing on this channel DEFINITELY have unique personalities. They're not just instinct-driven grass-eating boxes, guys. The Galaps are funny. Very bizarre, too! Kenan has a couple of characters (demented Galaps) on his mini-ranch. I don't remember the name of the Galap that stares at Kenan but I think it's one of the males. That tort is amusing! *** I saw the most unique turtle on the Garden State Tortoise channel named "Otis." In fact, they introduce him in the video that was uploaded today on their channel. He's a new addition to that preserve's permanent residents. That turtle has a LOT of personality, almost dog-like in his behavior in the way he interacts with humans. He's not wired like other turtles. It's a good thing he's kept in captivity because unfortunately I think his curiosity could get him killed in the wild. Torts and turtles don't have much facial expression but there's definitely something going on in the eyes.

[@kristicollett7887]

The joy in moma Linda's face makes my heart happy!! I love these giants but her joy... so sweet!

[@badwolfsat5]

I love the videos about the giant tortoises. I've been telling people since 1994 about how Aldabra's love to be scratched and lotioned up. I used to have the privilege of caring for a younger female named Abby. I miss her a lot. I hope to have one again, one day. Thanks Kenan.

[@wendyharris4258]

Linda's reaction was just priceless. Love that all u guys in Florida all look out for each other and promote each other too. Help continues across the continents too with Kevin at NERD recently helping out Dingo in South Africa. Friends like that mean the world. ❤

[@reedgfx435]

Wow, that Galapagos tortoise Bernie is an absolute unit.

[@ninjazxd]

I just really want a Sulcata, they have always been my favorite. I just love the looks of them and be their personalities. I had one for about a year when I was about 7 and my mom lost her job and we hand to move and she gave my friend to a new home. He is probably big and loving life somewhere in Arizona.

[@torquess454]

Jerry’s mom is adorable 🥰 how she loves those tortoises, reminds me of myself, the 45 yr old mother of and in love with dragons 🐉

[@srrfounder1]

Adolfo is a rock star! 🐢😊 This is my FAVOURITE of your videos, Kenan, when you visit Sam!!! 💚

[@Hemp1972]

Absolute Feel Good video!! The reaction when Jerry's Mom walked around the corner is the best! 😄 Kenan, you make the dark days bright! 🔆 🔆

[@dawnb1561]

Would be a wonderful experience for anyone. If raising one yourself it would be out of this world. Thank you again for a amazing experience Kenan.

[@briankern6644]

Love seeing Sam's place. I enjoy the content he personally puts out about the different personalities his tortoises display, and how he cares for them. Sam is such a great asset to the reptile community. I have to add Oliver being naughty, he such a character.

[@sayurikitamura7109]

As amazing the animals are, look at how happy Jerry's mom is 🥰😍🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷

[@sarahb.6475]

I would love to go see some giant tortoises in person! Living here in Wisconsin I certainly never seen any before. 💖 🐢 💖

[@johnnyfeathers2567]

They are such beautiful dinosaurs..so gentle and graceful..

[@sherkylady7765]

The personalities are so great! Each has his own distinct look and attitude. Linda was really having fun. The look on her face… as well as the look each animal… priceless.

[@reiherptilelover]

It was such a lovely video!🐢💚 Around 8 years ago, I often brought my chameleon or gecko or lizard to my workplace. Everybody didn’t like reptiles but once they meet the actual reptiles, they changed their minds. They loved and cherished my reptiles. I think their favorite was my pygmy chameleon. Looking their smiles, it was always awesome.

[@dominiqueveron7086]

Linda watched your animals & now she’s hooked.

[@gingabee]

I have always wanted to keep these large guys, love them ❤

[@Italiantonio76]

I could die a happy man, perhaps come to tears if I were to have an experience like this. I have such a soft spot for tortoises.

[@neverstoppulling5169]

Gotta love Sam! If you guys want an aldabra you have to go to him!

[@onlyjuan100]

Animals have more respect and nurturing nature than any human I’ve met.

[@juliek5094]

Awesome video to wake up to as I get ready for work…thanks Kenan

[@amandastakeonit7402]

Jerry's mom is so happy to be there!

[@blueyzsf]

They certainly are amazing creatures!! What a great facility...thanks for taking us along!! 😁😁

[@The_Original_LBSwanson]

I want a tortoise so bad but being in the military and moving around makes that a no go. I'd totally love this experience. They are amazing creatures.

[@raejay3308]

Wow, those animals loved her, something special,

[@plankface]

I could cry thinking of getting to visit all those amazing creatures....OMG...sadly I’m in CA though. Whoever goes, have a blast!!!! 🍀

[@JamesSmith-pt8dy]

Hey .. Kemp K , and everyone else Moniee-Mon, is watching thanks for the info and videos. Keep doing what'cha do best God bless you 🙏❤💖🙌

[@Mist3rChing]

Oh my! Those Aldabras looks amazing. Only if I had an acre of backyard and still on my 20s, I would definitely want one.

[@LuckyBadger]

Same, but I'd want a bunch of them!

[@lorenaguarin6847]

I have the space but I don’t have the money 😢

[@cra2allofu]

So much new and cool information from Sam. Watching her excitement is so contagious I love it! Awesome video Kenan! :D

[@Sheislizz]

We are getting spoiled with seeing Jerry 😍 I’ll take a baby tort and Jerry please 😄😛

[@PamelaHelenNoronha]

I’d love to visit this place. what a dream!

[@victoriasimmons7972]

He's big enough to sit on and ride! 🐸🐢👍

[@silviavoss6411]

Wow that tortoise is humungus, it's an extraordinary animal, a gentle giant!!

[@vicaroo001]

OMG - super fun! I'm with Linda - totally tortoise a rama!

[@paulafernandes6875]

I would love to meet a giant like that. Elephants Horses and Galap Tort so beautiful

[@ianparkinson7039]

Hi Kenan if I could keep a giant tortoise in Australia I’d definitely love to they are so special & beautiful love em cheers mate from down under 🦘🦘🦎

[@shamik_sathe]

This is arguably the world's raddest tortoise facility.

[@sueparras6028]

I would LOVE to interact with some giant tortoises! They seem so intelligent and friendly. Kinda like a big hardshelled cat! LoL! You are so lucky to live in the right environment for keeping them!

[@AvengerII]

@18:11 -- Loch Ness monster, or the prototype for it? (Yeah, yeah -- I know Torts don't generally swim!) It's the neck profile, folks!

[@sherrybrzeczka7966]

What fun! Such a wonderful facility! I didn't want this one to end!

[@bonek350]

That is so cool! I was fortunate to feed a huge African tortoise a few weeks ago. He is just a little smaller than this guy. He went through a head of lettuce that I held in my hand in about 2 minutes. That was a lot of fun.

[@vicaroo001]

#46 super lucky baby tortoise!

[@onlyjuan100]

Congratulations Linda!

[@gailboots1072]

Majestic animals! 🐢

[@JamesSmith-pt8dy]

Kamp , lol and yes I'm looking for Mon -Mon , a mate . She's always looking at the pictures of another turtle 🐢. Monica Smith

[@lexslate2476]

Helmetpuppies are wonderful, the giants especially. And colossally strong. And smarter than you'd think for a critter that mainly has to sneak up on plants. I occasionally tell people what you guys said about giant tortoises hunting birds. I want to pet one and give it vegetables. Maybe a pumpkin? They always look so happy gobbling pumpkins. Happy little battering rams.

[@jennahcollings1174]

I'd love to meet those tortoises! Their amazing!

[@mollywood6063]

Yes

[@skyedebbie]

Yes. I want a tortoise so much!

[@BrooklynHudson]

My favorite episodes are with Sam and Fred.

[@JamesSmith-pt8dy]

God bless you

[@lunarangelwolf4]

I would LOVE IT!!!!! I only wish I could be able to have a giant tortious 😍😍😍😍

[@lyrieth8833]

I have and will always believe animals are better than people. My dad use to tell me that if animals dislike or distrust someone to keep an extra eye one em'. And I mean your own animals that you understand their signals.

[@kyleerosee3]

For some reason I thought this would be coming I thought linda may need another baby shes so awesome my mom would never go near them hahaha. How cool she gets to check everything out and yess bernie is stelllar

[@rioncitylife1917]

Hi Kenan, " really enjoy the videos, you make my day a lot better " cool stuff

[@josie_mary]

it is a total honor to raise a tortoise!

[@hypergreenorganics2161]

Amazing vids !! Kenan keep doin what you do !

[@gailschenk8802]

HOW AMAZING IS THIS 🥰🐢

[@robertforrest7956]

🐢 Just To AWESOME!!! 🐢

[@reptilemetaljen]

I want to visit the torts! 🐢🐢🐢 awesome video and Jerry’s mom rocks!

[@heatherchiuffo5375]

I love seeing and learning new things. Awesome video

[@mrstaceyjackson]

turtles and tortoises are incredible.

[@hillarytrump9146]

What's the difference?

[@mrstaceyjackson]

@@hillarytrump9146 for me i define turtles as shelled reptiles with flippers and tortoises as shelled reptiles with legs, not saying its right or wrong but thats just how i describe them.

[@thecatsmeow9972]

Amazing , I wish I could see one in person ❤

[@tanphatle8324]

thank you for sharing us. This is amazing :) from Vietnam with love

[@mbrown9519]

Wow! Love this!

[@KampKenan]

👍🤠

[@tf9870]

I would love that kind of experience to visit sam's place! and you know what, I would love to see your place too kenan!! just been a big fan of you for years now. Much love from Indonesia!! If i get a chance go visit Florida, I would love to visit you and sam, if you guys allow of course haha! you two (and some others reptile "influencers") are basically my reptile gurus and inspirations to do good to the animals! would love to one day meet u guys, and likewise if you guys one day would visit Indonesia, I would love to show you around if i can!!

[@hillarytrump9146]

I'd love to visit aswell (I'm in Scotland) though I'd be scared if one of the big sulcatas would mall me, Just kidding haha. Your English is very good BTW and I'd love to visit Indonesia some day!

[@tf9870]

@@hillarytrump9146 Thanks a lot! Scotland yeah?Would love to visit someday, though Im not sure if I can afford it haha😂. Please do visit us, I believe we have many interesting animals (and reptiles!!)

[@lumiere2713]

@@tf9870 Komodo dragons is a must a see animal species when going to INA, they'll be the first priority if I can visit INA and also the rhinos. SEA is home to many unique species but most of them just don't do well in captivity so seeing them in captivity is rare and the best way to see them is in their wild habitat (if you're lucky enough).

[@tf9870]

@@lumiere2713 yes sure man! Komodo and Rhinos are must!! Ive seen komodos in several zoos but Ive never visited the Komodo Island, the habitat itself! Im looking forward to visit the Island someday😁 Well, some of SEA species that you come across in you country (I assume you are not from SEA) will most likely be a wild caught individuals, so I think that's the major issue to keep them alive in captivity (+ there are probably special environmental requirement the species need that might be not suitable in certain country with certain climate), sadly our people do not appreciate our animals as people like Kenan (and you probably) do, people in SEA especially Indonesian, has very little concern to our flora and fauna here. Even Komodo Island is kinda threaten because of the construction and building in that area, Im kinda worried for native species since no one really cares for them. I hope I can do something someday to prevent any of them from extinction.😁

[@lumiere2713]

@@tf9870 I'm from the Philippines btw, and yes I agree. Most people (not just from INA or PHI but other the world) would think that wildlife are just play things for entertainment and display and also as nuisance, pests or a threat to their livestock or crops since humans tend to move closer to wildlife areas (esp forest) but they don't realize that wildlife are already present in this areas prior to their settlement. And since majority of animals and plants in SEA requires some special climatic condition and specialized diets that can't be replicated in a captive settings scientists and conservationists are having a hard time and must exert a ton of effort and resources in other to protect these species from threats especially from poaching, deforestation and habitat encroachment. And I'm also glad that several reptile tubers are able to tackle these issues on their channels especially that reptile keeping is slowly gaining popularity nowadays and they (youtubers) have the power to spread awareness and factual information not just about reptiles but the environment in general. And for us ordinary citizens the least we can do in helping environment is to be mindful about the impact of our daily activities on the ecosystem. This topic is getting deep man. 😂 Let's just do our part in helping the environment and help educate others in the best way we can. Hope we can visit our other SEA neighbors to gain more knowledge in insights from other culture and their environment. Stay safe btw.

[@amandastakeonit7402]

Sam's tortoises would probably like one of those big brush things that farmers and ranchers put up for their animals to rub and scratch on.

[@Wolfpug]

Beautiful torts!

[@victoriareffin2429]

That’s incredible! I did not know that some of them get THAT big! I’ve never seen any tortious in real life 😢 but it’s always been something I’d have as a pet if given the chance. 💗

[@heatherlandskron]

great video!! hi.!! have a good evening. i hope all is well. wow, cute big tortoise!!

[@freak0rico167]

mini dinosaurs..!!!

[@FimbongBass]

I love your videos!!! been watching for years now

[@darneycatimbang3861]

ginormous.... love that beast

[@susy9601]

absolutely!!

[@dagoodstuff6101]

Recently got a green iguana at the park I work at in Qld Australia finally able understand this bloke and why he has o many exotics there awesome

[@KampKenan]

🤠

[@k8h991]

This channel has made me (and I’m sure many others) just LOVE and someday want a friend turtle.

[@fuzzperoni]

Sam is the best. You too buddy!

[@KampKenan]

Thanks!

[@michaelnancyamsden7410]

Love these giants.

[@Bill-fj8sm]

The big tortoise need a big river pond so they could interact and cool down. aquascape team where are you at? 👀

[@RobinPillage.]

Who doesn't love giant tortoises 👍

[@dannielleillig7683]

Sam is awesome! I would work for him for free! Kenan time to get some babies!

[@dvsmum3832]

Oh my gosh, you make me want a couple!!

[@renees766]

15:59 Wow, looks just like ET!!

[@boges11]

Very jealous that you guys can keep such amazing creatures. Can Aldabras and Galops cross breed?

[@77paisa]

That's exactly what it looks like, a Brontosourus. So freaking cool

[@slydogg121]

I wonder if they would enjoy the scrub brush rollers that they developed for cows, they are similar to car wash scrubbers...

[@Kalki1122]

"It never gets old" haha

[@deannacarter]

I’ve been to the Galapagos tortoise 🐢 experience at Australia zoo. It was so much fun.

[@artandmorewithrachelnicole]

Keep up the awesome videos 🙂

[@laurag1076]

Holy crap they big!

[@loriw2661]

When humans finally realize that evolution by natural selection does NOT put humans at the top of an evolutionary “ladder” but that evolution happens more like a tree, our egos will be where they should be. Humans are NOT the pinnacle of evolution. Evolution is an ongoing process and many animals have better eyesight, are stronger, faster, etc., than humans. Linda, I’m excited for you! I’m a 60 year old female and just got my first reptile, a Ball Python I named Darwin. Charles Darwin changed everything when he put together, by observation, evolution by natural selection. He is my hero!!🐢🐢❤️🐢🐢

[@pierson974]

Can mosquitos get blood out of all tortoises or just the bigger species? Learned a lot this video

[@carpediem.9]

I LOVE love the videos about giant tortoises ! They're my fave :) especially the Galapagos tortoises :) Kenan hope you'll get another Galap baby too ^^ hehe I could have watched a 1 hour video in sam's place these animals are so noble and impressive ! Would love to take a brush and brush and rub their shells all day :))