Nova Scotia Turtle Gets a Lego Wheelchair

Nova Scotia Turtle Receives Custom-Made Lego Wheelchair Halifax, NS – Root, a wood turtle residing at the Museum of Natural History in Halifax, has received a unique mobility aid: a custom-made wheelchair crafted from Lego bricks. Root is missing his right front foot, causing his shell to scrape against the floor during movement. Museum staff, noticing Root's difficulty, collaborated with a local Lego enthusiast to design and build a small, lightweight wheelchair that attaches to Root's harness. "It's heartwarming to see how the community came together to help Root," says Frances Willick, a CBC News reporter who covered the story. "The Lego wheelchair is not just a practical solution, but a testament to human ingenuity and compassion." The wheelchair has significantly improved Root's mobility, allowing him to navigate his enclosure comfortably. This innovative solution provides a positive example of how creativity and technology can improve the well-being of animals. The story highlights the importance of animal care and the potential for collaborative problem-solving.