The Shell Game: What Rex's Great Escape Reveals About Suburban Living and Property Responsibility Rex, the Phoenix area tortoise who made headlines with his daring escape, has left many scratching their heads about the consequences of owning large, exotic pets in suburban areas.
This incident highlights a growing tension between animal welfare and property responsibility in communities where sprawling developments and backyards become increasingly indistinguishable.
The rise of sulcata tortoises like Rex as pets is a phenomenon that's been gaining momentum in recent years.