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An undated picture released by the Klagenfurt zoo in southern Austria shows Bibi and Poldi, two giant tortoises that have been living together for 36 years at the zoo. Zoo officials had to separate the two tortoises, which cannot stand each other anymore, said Elga Happ, zoo warden.

An undated picture released by the Klagenfurt zoo in southern Austria shows Bibi and Poldi, two giant tortoises that have been living together for 36 years at the zoo. Zoo officials had to separate the two tortoises, which cannot stand each other anymore, said Elga Happ, zoo warden. (- / AFP/GETTY IMAGES)

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