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Critically endangered Galapagos tortoises become first time parents at nearly 100 years old
Philadelphia Zoo’s vision is that these hatchlings will be a part of a thriving population of Galapagos tortoises in the ...
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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 ... The hatchlings, none of which have been named, are expected to be on view to the public starting on April 23, 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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Philly zoo's Galapagos tortoise, who's about 100, becomes oldest first-time mom of her species
Mommy, a Western Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoise, has welcomed four freshly ... will stay out of public view as they continue growing. They will make their official debut Wednesday, April 23.
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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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100-year-old Galapagos tortoise becomes first-time mom
PHILADELPHIA (CNN) – A Western Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoise at the Philadelphia Zoo just became a first-time mom and made history in the process. According to the zoo, the tortoise named Mommy ...
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100-year-old Galapagos tortoise becomes first-time mom
PHILADELPHIA (CNN) – A Western Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoise at the Philadelphia Zoo just became a first-time mom and made history in the process. According to the zoo, the tortoise named Mommy is ...