Halifax tortoise Gus, the ‘lettuce king,’ celebrates 100th birthday | Globalnews.ca

Museum manager Jeff Gray says 100 tortoise years are comparable to 100 human years — a big milestone for Gus.“In the wild, they generally live to be about 60 ,” Gray said. “That, though, is largely due to human impact.”Famous Haligonian Gus the Tortoise celebrates 99th birthday with treat of grass and clovers“Owing to the fact that he doesn’t have those external threats is likely the reason for his longevity,” Gray said.

Gus has been at the N.S. museum since the 1940s, when a former director bought him for $5 while travelling through Florida.Since then he’s become a well-known figure in the province, and brings many to the museum. He used to attend events, but retired when he was 85. “The only time he really leaves the building is for walks in the backyard or during fire drills,” Gray said.

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