Critically endangered tortoise becomes oldest first-time mom in world. See babies
One nearly century-old tortoise has been a fixture of the Philadelphia Zoo since 1932 — and now she’s living up to her name. Mommy, the estimated 97-year-old Western Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoise, ...
Critically endangered tortoises hatched for the first time in zoo’s 150-year history
Critically endangered tortoises hatched for the first time in zoo’s 150-year history - The 100-year-old Western Santa Cruz ...
100-year-old tortoise gives birth to critically endangered hatchlings at Philly Zoo
For the first time in over 150 years, the Philadelphia Zoo has new additions to the Western Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoise ...
Nearly 100-year-old tortoise becomes 1st-time mom to 4 baby hatchlings
A pair of nearly 100-year-old tortoises have welcomed four baby hatchlings at the Philadelphia Zoo. "All are doing well, ...
Galapagos tortoise hatchlings arrive at the Philadelphia Zoo, and their mom sets a record
The hatchlings’ parents, female Mommy and male Abrazzo, however, are likely well-known to zoo-goers. Both are estimated to be ...
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At 97, Endangered Tortoise Becomes Oldest First-Time Mom of Her Species With Four New Hatchlings—and Potentially More on the Way
Proud parents Mommy and Abrazzo are both nearly 100 years old, but they’re contributing to Galápagos tortoise conservation at Philadelphia Zoo ...
VIDEO: Santa Cruz Harbor invaded by anchovies
While the pelicans might be happy about the massive amounts of anchovies, Santa Cruz Harbor officials are concerned about the ...
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‘I’ve never seen it this time of year’: Anchovy die-offs this winter surprise Santa Cruz harbor community
Senior Deputy Harbormaster John Haynes told Lookout that anchovy die-offs typically happen in the summer months at the Santa ...