We all know that tortoises can live for ages, and pub quiz fans will also be aware that a tortoise is actually just what we call a land-dwelling turtle, but their cuteness when they're little was a mystery to us until now.

Tiny Tim was born to a group of reptiles previously destined for the illegal pet trade that were seized by HM Customs & Excise last year. He's set up home at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, Bedfordshire and grown a little from the 6g hatchling he once was, but not by much.

Below you can see him doing battle with his toughest foe to date, a grape that's almost as big as him.

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

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