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Endangered tortoise, 97, welcomes four hatchlings at Philadelphia Zoo
A rare Western Santa Cruz Galápagos tortoise who is estimated to be 97 has become the oldest known first-time mother of her species, according to officials at Philadelphia Zoo. Mommy, who has ...
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Galapagos tortoises at Philadelphia Zoo become first-time parents at nearly 100
A pair of critically endangered, nearly 100-year-old Galapagos tortoises at the Philadelphia Zoo have become first-time parents. In an announcement Friday, the zoo said it is “overjoyed” at ...
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Couple new parents to 4 babies at nearly 100 years old? It happened in Philadelphia
Now, imagine having four babies at almost 100 years old. A Philadelphia couple − actually, a couple of endangered Galapagos tortoises − are now parents to a quad of hatchlings. They are the ...
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97-Year-Old Reptile Hatches 4 Babies and Becomes Oldest First-Time Mom of Her Species
A Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoise named Mommy gave birth to four babies, believed to be female, at Philadelphia Zoo Michael Nied has been a digital news editor with PEOPLE since 2025. He has ...
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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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Galapagos tortoises at Philadelphia Zoo become first-time parents at nearly 100 years old
A pair of critically endangered, nearly 100-year-old Galapagos tortoises at the Philadelphia Zoo have become first-time parents. In an announcement Friday, the zoo said it is "overjoyed" at the ...