News

The New York Times8d
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 ...
Othello, Saint Louis Zoo's more than 100-year-old giant tortoise, dies
The animal was a long-time ambassador for his species, bringing conservation awareness to millions, zoo staff said.
Daily Mail6d
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 ...
Wane8d
100-year-old tortoise gives birth to critically endangered hatchlings at Philly Zoo
(WPHL) — For the first time in over 150 years, the Philadelphia Zoo has new additions to the Western Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoise family. The zoo announced the hatching of four critically ...