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More than 100-year-old giant tortoise dies at Saint Louis Zoo
The animal was a long-time ambassador for his species, bringing conservation awareness to millions, zoo staff said.
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An endangered tortoise had a geriatric miracle birth — Sarah did it first
An endangered tortoise named Mommy recently gave birth at nearly 100 years old. Sarah the matriarch did it first.
Tortoise Gives Birth Aged 97 to Become Oldest First-Time Mother
A 97-year-old Galapagos tortoise has given birth to four hatchlings and become the oldest first-time mother of her species, ...
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First time parent... at 97! Endangered Galapagos tortoise becomes oldest first time mum to four baby hatchlings
A criticially endangered Galapagos tortoise has become the oldest first-time mother to four baby hatchlings at 97. The Philadelphia Zoo, where the tortoise named Mommy laid her eggs, said it was ...
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Nearly 100-year-old tortoise becomes 1st-time mom to 4 baby hatchlings
The Philadelphia Zoo has welcomed four Western Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoise hatchlings. Philadelphia Zoo The Philadelphia Zoo made the announcement Thursday, celebrating the arrival of a new ...
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An Endangered Galápagos Tortoise Is a First-Time Mother at 100
Mommy, a Western Santa Cruz tortoise, recently welcomed four hatchlings at the Philadelphia Zoo, where she has lived since 1932. By Sopan Deb Congratulations are in order for Mommy, a Galápagos ...