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Tortoise who arrived at Philadelphia Zoo in 1932 welcomes hatchlings for the first time
The two oldest residents of the Philadelphia Zoo are brand new parents to four hatchlings — a major milestone for this ...
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Tortoises at Philadelphia Zoo Become First-time Parents at Nearly 100
Asharq Al Awsat 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 ...
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Philadelphia Zoo’s 100-Year-old Galapagos Tortoises Hatch 4 Babies–to Help Ensure the Species’ Survival
Galapagos tortoises hatched 4 babies at the Philadelphia Zoo helping to ensure the survival of a critically endangered ...
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Endangered tortoises born to 100-year-old parents at Philadelphia Zoo
The Philadelphia Zoo’s Western Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoises Mommy and Abrazzo, both estimated to be 100 years old, are the ...
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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 hatches 4 endangered Western Galapagos tortoises
PHILADELPHIA — On Thursday, the Philadelphia Zoo announced the hatching of four critically endangered Western Santa Cruz ...
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100-year-old tortoise gives birth to critically endangered hatchlings at Philly Zoo
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.” “At one point, each of the ...
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Endangered tortoises born to 100-year-old parents at Philadelphia Zoo
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 ... are cold-blooded animals and spend one ...