Halifax’s beloved 104-year-old gopher tortoise, Gus, is recovering after a successful surgery.
Believed the be the oldest living gopher tortoise, Gus underwent a procedure to remove a bladder stone on Tuesday.
The Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History, where Gus lives, says he is now resting comfortably in private and will remain with a veterinary care team for 48 hours.
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Gus’s many fans will have to wait up to 10 weeks before they can see him in public.
The museum says it will continue to share updates on his recovery.
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In the two weeks since the museum first shared news of Gus’s surgery, he has received hundreds of letters, get-well cards and pieces of art.
Meanwhile, the museum’s social media accounts have received thousands of messages from around the world.
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