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Critically Endangered Tortoise Is a First-Time Mom at Nearly 100 Years Old
This month, the Philadelphia Zoo announced the arrival of four hatchlings born to the male tortoise Abrazzo and the aptly named female Mommy. The hatchlings are the first ever born in the Zoo’s 150-year history, and Mommy is the oldest documented member of her species to become a mother. More hatchlings could emerge in the coming weeks as well.
97-year-old Galápagos tortoise becomes first-time mom
“Mommy arrived at the Zoo in 1932, meaning anyone that has visited the Zoo for the last 92 years has likely seen her,” said Philadelphia Zoo President and CEO Jo-Elle Mogerman. “Philadelphia Zoo’s vision is that those hatchlings will be a part of a thriving population of Galapagos tortoises on our healthy planet 100 years from now.”
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