<p>A rare western swamp tortoise hatchling went for its first swim at Adelaide Zoo, as seen in a February 18 video, and took quickly to its natural element.</p><p>Adelaide Zoo said</a> the tiny tortoise hatched on February 1, making an “early entrance” ahead of the species’ hatching season in April. This tortoise was smaller than a 20 cent coin, measured about 2.8 centimetres in length, and weighed about 4.5 grams.</p><p>This video shows the hatchling plopping into the water and attempting to paddle.</p><p>The rare reptile is a critically-endangered species, according to the Department of Environment</a>. There are fewer than 50 left in the wild. Credit: Adelaide Zoo via Storyful</p><br />
