Animals form alliances frequently. But what if they originate from unique animal species? A relationship between species is always praiseworthy. These creatures recognize mutual affection and care, develop trust, andgradually and create a beautiful friendship. In this story, consider the case of the young cow and the brown turtle.

Leo, the African spurred tortoise, had no idea what the future held for him when he was rescued from the menagerie in Bagkok, Thailand. He went to the Wildlife Friends of Thailand Foundation (WFFT) Support Centre, which has provided care and shelter to hundreds of animals in need. Since his death in 2013, life in the sanctuary for Leo has provided comfort and satisfaction.

The Wfft staff placed the calf in a large open enclosure and then transferred it to the field with two other rescued sheep to speed up its recovery. Simon had already met Leo. After a few encounters, the young cow and the huge turtle became close friends.

Wfft said: “We decided to temporarily house him in a nice open field within the Wfft Cesarean Centre so he could recover from his ordeal.” We then plan to move him to the pasture where two other rescued calves reside.

Wfft wrote: “They are often seen following each other, sharing meals and celebrating together.” We hope this unique friendship continues to flourish.